As you winterize your home in preparation for the cold months, don’t forget to take care of your foliage. Pruning your trees and shrubs will keep them healthy while protecting your home from potential damage. Here are a few tips on how to get your home’s outdoor areas ready for the winter season. 

Your Guide to Winter Tree Care & Pruning

Add Mulch

When temperatures drop, the roots of your trees and shrubs may dry out and receive inadequate nutrition. Adding mulch around them will keep the soil moist and help your foliage absorb essential vitamins and minerals. You might also want to add fertilizer to the soil to encourage new growth and provide an extra layer of protection. 

Trim Overhanging Branches

If you notice any branches hanging over the roof of your property, trim them in before winter. Ice and snow add weight to tree limbs and cause brittleness, making them more likely to fall onto your roof and puncture it. Pruning the overgrowth will also help keep insects and rodents away from your property. 

Schedule an Inspection

Have tree experts take a look at your trees and shrubs before the winter weather arrives. They can detect signs of disease, like peeling bark, fungal growths, and damaged leaves. They’ll remove any problem trees, so they don’t fall and damage your power lines or property during inclement weather conditions in the winter.

Keep your outdoor areas safe and gorgeous year-round with pruning services from Nelson Tree Company. These tree specialists also provide tree trimming, stump removal, lot clearing, and storm damage solutions to clients throughout the Westmoreland County, PA, area. Give them a call at (724) 863-7682 to set up a tree care appointment before winter arrives. Visit them online to learn more about their tree care and pruning services.