Extreme temperatures, wildlife, and other environmental factors impact the health of trees in your yard. As living things, they need routine care to stay in great shape. From tree pruning to mulching and watering, a professional will perform various tasks to ensure the vegetation remains strong, sturdy, and safe for your property. Knowing how trees are kept healthy will help you to identify any problems between maintenance appointments.  

How to Prevent Tree Disease & Damage

Understand What Causes Tree Stress

All tree species have different requirements to thrive in specific environments. An arborist will identify the trees in your yard and decide on the best approach for care. Weeping willows, for example, produce a large volume of roots that spread out. The technician will recommend where you should and shouldn’t plant other vegetation so roots have room to grow. Similarly, some soil types can stress certain species. A tree service specialist will apply fertilizers and use other techniques to improve the conditions so roots grow deeper and stronger. 

Pay Attention to Changes in Bark

Bark protects interior elements from sun scald, wind damage, and insect infestation. The outer cork layer also conserves water to prevent dehydration. Similar to human skin, a wound makes the tree vulnerable to fungal and bacterial infections.

A technician will let you know what common homeowner missteps to avoid that hurt the plants. Letting sprinkler heads hit the trunk in the same spot each cycle and mowing too close to exposed roots and trunks are two practices to discontinue. A specialist will also provide tree pruning, which prevents branches from rubbing together and causing wounds. 

Stick to an Irrigation Schedule

In warm-weather climates, extended droughts could compromise plant health. A professional will set a watering schedule for your plants to help retain moisture and nutrients needed to survive. They’ll also apply mulch to protect and moisten during dry spells. 

For tree pruning, trimming, watering, and additional solutions to keep the trees on your Florida property healthy, contact the staff at Crusader Tree Service And Property Maintenance. Based in Hawthorne, the licensed and insured technicians will provide tree pruning and other necessary services to protect your plants in the tropical landscape. To schedule an appointment for tree trimming or additional work in Alachua County, FL, call (352) 219-3264 or visit the company online to fill out a service request form. Connect on Facebook to see photos and videos of their projects.