Professional tree care will ensure the health of your lawn and garden while maximizing your home’s curb appeal. As you await the next visit from your local maintenance team, there are a handful of ways you can keep your yard in shape in the meantime. Here are some tree care tips to use between appointments. 

Your Guide to Proper Tree Care

1. Water Regularly

Don’t forget to water your trees, especially during dry spells. Measure the trunk’s diameter, and use approximately 10 gallons of water per inch. Keep in mind that younger trees typically require more frequent watering than older ones. 

2. Prune as Necessary

As soon as you notice overhang or dead limbs, trim your trees to protect your home and vehicles from falling branches. Regular pruning will also allow for new growth. 

3. Use Mulch

For an extra layer of protection, add mulch around your trees. It locks in moisture, prevents weed growth, and provides temperature control for soil. Available in different colors, mulch also enhances the beauty of your trees. 

4. Test the Soil

Use a kit to test your soil’s pH balance from time to time. It should fall between six or seven on the acidity to alkalinity scale. These tests also provide valuable information about the soil’s mineral contents, letting you know when it’s time to add more fertilizer. 

5. Inspect for Diseases

Perform visual inspections of your trees to look for signs of unhealthiness like fungal growths, insect infestations, decay, or rot. If you notice any signs of disease, call your local arborists for emergency tree services.

Keep your trees healthy and verdant with professional maintenance from LPN Landscaping & Tree Service. For over 30 years, they’ve provided dependable tree care services, including trimming, root pruning, stump grinding, and removal, to Waialua, HI, and all of Oahu. They also offer lawn and landscaping upkeep along with sprinkler installations. Give them a call at (808) 677-6746 to set up a free estimate, and learn more about their team of certified arborists online.