Preparing Your Trees and Shrubs for Fall

Trees and shrubs need a little extra help to make it through the winter. Their water and nutrition needs change significantly, and keeping them healthy might require more effort than usual. Fall is a time of dramatic change for plants and trees. Leaves are changing, some plants are preparing to overwinter, and others are dying off. That’s why it’s important to learn how to prepare your trees and shrubs for fall and the cold winter ahead.

The Tree Tech, Inc. team can help your trees prepare for the harsh New England winter. Read on to learn more about what we do and how we can set up a personalized tree care plan for you.

Winterizing Your Trees and Shrubs in Eastern Massachusetts

Keeping your landscaping looking great is important to many home and business owners, but it gets challenging as the weather gets cold. The tree care pros at Tree Tech, Inc. have all the tools and experience needed to make sure your trees are healthy and good-looking when they wake up from their winter dormancy.

If you’re facing a tree emergency, call us right away.

How to Care For Your Trees in Fall

There are a few steps in the tree winterization process that you can start doing on your own.

• Add mulch: The simplest is adding mulch to the base of your plants. Mulch provides a layer of insulation to the tree’s roots and helps the soil retain moisture and warmth. A 2- to 4-inch deep layer of mulch should do the trick; just be careful not to get it too close to the trunk. Leave a little breathing room there (a few inches all around) to prevent rot.
• Change the amount of water you give your plants: Keep watering your trees and shrubs as the weather cools, but don’t do it quite as often – and stop when freezing temperatures begin.
• Change when you water your plants: Water during the early morning, if possible, to give your plants the best chance to absorb water before it evaporates or freezes.

Not sure how to help your trees? That’s where professional arborists, like the ones at Tree Tech, Inc., come in handy. Our team includes more than 10 certified arborists who are experts at keeping trees healthy and helping them thrive.

Why Fertilization is Important

Tree fertilization is an important part of keeping your trees and shrubs healthy. While they won’t need as much nourishment during the cold winter months, having some in reserve is always a good idea. Slow-release fertilizer can be used to ensure a steady supply that keeps your plants healthy year-round. Keep in mind that you can have too much of a good thing, though; too much fertilizer might encourage new growth too early, exposing the weakest parts of a tree to winter cold.

Your fertilizer needs will vary based on the types of plants in your landscape and the soil’s nutrient composition and pH levels. This can be hard for the average person to assess, which is why it’s a good idea to hire a professional to handle this for you. Our team can provide insight you never would have thought of otherwise!

How to Protect Trees From Pests and Disease

IPests are also winding down for the year as fall begins, making it a great time to get ahead of them for next year. Dormant oil sprays can help prevent pest eggs from hatching on your trees and shrubs. It’s also a great time to clean up your yard and minimize places for pests to hide. Raking leaves does more than tidy your yard – it reduces pest harborage as well.

Of course, pest control is a year-round process. Keep an eye out for signs of pest activity at all times. You might notice chewed leaves and branches, leaking sap, out-of-season dead leaves, and more. The earlier you catch these things, the better your chances of avoiding a pest invasion – and the more our team can help you.

If you need tree pest control services in the leadup to fall and winter, give us a call.

Keep Your Trees and Shrubs Healthy All Year With Tree Tech, Inc.

There’s more to fall than the changing leaves. Putting in a bit of extra work to maintain your trees and shrubs will make sure they come back stronger and healthier than ever when winter is over and spring returns – but many home and business owners don’t have the time. That’s where our team comes in! With 35 years of experience in the industry, our team knows all there is to know about trees in Eastern Massachusetts. We’ll inspect your trees and shrubs thoroughly and then tell you the best way to keep them healthy.

Call us today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation on your tree and shrub health!