As the temperatures shift between winter and spring, your landscape will transform into quite a different ecosystem. While you won’t have control over pollination patterns or humidity levels, you can ensure your trees are prepared for the changes. If you’re just getting back to outdoor maintenance, use the following tree service tips to your property’s advantage.

3 Tree Service Tips for Spring

1. Look for Signs of Damage or Disease

The harsh temperature, wind, and precipitation of winter can be tough on even the most established trees. Therefore, it’s important to perform a general assessment once the season has ended. Look for broken branches, mysterious growths, and unusual discoloration or leaning among your trees. If you see anything out of the ordinary, call a tree service specialist for help.

2. Add Watering to Your Routine

While many trees will have been dormant during the winter, spring is a transitionary period on their way to full-bloomed foliage in the summer. To prepare your plantings for this process, establish a watering schedule, and don’t forget to take natural rainfall into account. For the best results, start watering before leaves emerge, continue until the soil around the roots is moist for about four to six inches deep.

3. Restore Their Nutrients

During the cold months of winter, most trees miss out on the nutrients they need most. For one, as snow covers the ground, it prevents sunlight from reaching the roots. To nurse your trees back to health, you’ll have to add fertilizer to the soil, restoring its pH level. Find out what nutrients your land lacks by conducting a soil test, and use a slow-release fertilizer to deliver nutrients gradually and keep pests at bay.

If your trees needs a spring pick-me-up, get in touch with Carlos Tree Service of Anchorage, AK. These cold-weather experts know how much winter weather can affect your plantings, and they will proudly help you nurse them back to health. They offer tree pruning, removal, and stump grinding services, so they can rid your property of diseased or dying trees. For more information on their work, visit the website, and call (907) 522-6049 to speak with an arborist.