Diseased trees not only take away from the beauty of your outdoor space, but they can also harm the health of other trees in your yard. It’s important to act swiftly if you suspect that your tree is damaged so that your arborist can take the appropriate steps. Here’s what you should do—and what you need to avoid doing.

Do:

Create a barrier.

Once you determine that there’s a problematic tree in your yard, it’s in your best interests to create a protective barrier around it. This will prevent children from touching it or making contact with any existing pests. Placing a temporary mesh fence around the perimeter is an easy way to keep kids away.

Contact a professional.

Always have an arborist evaluate the depth and severity of the damage as soon as possible. While disease is a serious concern that requires immediate tree care, it doesn’t always mean that removal is necessary. In some cases, your technician may be able to salvage the tree. But if the condition is severe, it can pose a threat to neighboring trees. Weakened trees are also more likely to fall during heavy rainfall or storms.

Don’t:

Remove it yourself.

You might be tempted to tackle tree removal on your own if the structure isn’t particularly large, or if you have some limited experience working in yards. But handling a tree of any size is a challenge, and it requires specialized equipment and safety gear. You put yourself and your property at risk. An untrained eye also can’t determine if the tree can be saved. It’s always best to have an expert do the job.  

Delay seeking treatment.

While regular watering and mulching are essential, being mindful of changes in the tree’s appearance is also essential. Delaying treatment could ultimately lead to the demise of the tree, and diseases could cause extensive damage throughout your yard. In that case, you might need to deal with more extensive tree removal.

The arborists at Dave & Aaron Stang’s Certified Tree Care take pride in caring for your yard as if it were their own. Based in Cincinnati, OH, they offer a wide range of tree care services, including removal, trimming, fertilization, and pruning. They can also take care of stump grinding to ensure that your yard is safe to use. Visit them online for more information, or give them a call at (513) 936-9777.