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Trees are a beautiful addition to any property, whether they’re new and small or well-established. Just like any garden plant, however, trees need regular attention to keep them healthy. Here are some maintenance tips that tree service providers would like every homeowner to know. 

How to Care for Trees 

1. Recognize Pests & Diseases 

Homeowners should educate themselves on what pests and diseases look like. Regardless of your attention to pruning, watering, and fertilizing, pests and disease may damage healthy trees and kill them before you realize their distress. Make it a point to understand local and species-specific pests and diseases, their symptoms, and how to manage them. 

2. Mulch & Prune Regularly

tree servicesWeekly pruning and regular mulching are beneficial to trees. A layer of organic mulch around the base of a tree deters weeds and helps distribute water and fertilizer efficiently to its roots. Pruning to remove dying or damaged branches makes room for healthy regrowth. Consult a professional tree service to take care of your pruning needs for any to hard to-reach branches, limbs, or canopies. 

3. Water When Necessary

Trees need plenty of water to grow strong and tall. Give a tree 10 gallons of water for every inch of diameter around its trunk, allowing water to soak slowly into the soil to reach deep taproots that anchor them in place. Older trees may receive enough water from the rain that falls in your area. Newly planted and younger trees need regular watering. 

4. Consider the Soil Quality 

Soil type, quality, and nutrient levels also affect a tree’s health. Research the nutrient needs of your trees and adjust the soil’s pH levels, compost content, and feedings according to need. Soil testing kits are available at many nurseries, or you can hire a professional tree service to evaluate the condition of your soil and recommend amendment options.

 

Challenging and time-consuming tree upkeep will be a thing of the past when you hire Russell’s Tree Care Services Inc. of Demotte, IN. Their trained tree service technicians are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture and will ensure that your trees remain beautiful and strong for years to come with comprehensive tree care. They also help residents and businesses in Lake, Porter, and Jasper counties with tree trimming, mulching, stump grinding, and an array of landscaping solutions. Learn more about them online, or call (219) 987-4378 today to discuss your unique needs.

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