Look After Trees Year Round – Your 12-Month Tree Care Guide – The needs of trees change with the seasons, and just as you would tailor your wardrobe to suit the time of year, you should take the same approach with your trees. As the leading experts in tree maintenance Essex has to offer, we know what it takes to keep trees of all shapes and sizes looking fantastic all year round. Here are our top tips.
Look After Trees Year Round – Spring
In the spring, trees begin to grow new leaves and flowers. This makes it an ideal time to remove any dead or damaged branches to prevent disease and pest infestations. It’s also a good idea to mulch around the base of the tree to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Finally, you could give them an extra boost by fertilising to promote healthy growth.
Look After Trees Year Round – Summer
During the summer months, trees are in full growth mode and require regular watering, especially during dry spells. The best time to do this is outside of the sun’s peak hours of 11am-3pm. You should also prune to maintain shape and encourage bigger crops from fruit trees; and keep an eye out for any signs of pests or diseases.
Look After Trees Year Round – Autumn
As the weather cools, trees prepare for winter by slowing down their growth. You should prune your trees to maintain shape and aid healthy growth, and apply a layer of mulch to protect the roots as the temperatures drop. A lot of people don’t realise that autumn is a great time to plant new trees as well! We provide tree planting services, so do chat to us about that if you’re interested.
Look After Trees Year Round – Winter
In the winter, most trees are dormant, and their growth has slowed right down. The lack of leaves on a tree makes this an ideal time to inspect them for signs of damage or disease, as you will get a clearer view of all areas of the tree. Many trees are suited to pruning in the winter months, but you shouldn’t prune any evergreen species until spring.
Look After Trees Year Round – Professional Tree Maintenance
Even the most experienced gardener could do with a helping hand from time to time. That’s where our professional maintenance services come in. When you hire us, you can expect us to:
Identify potential hazards, such as dead or dying branches, and remove them to prevent accidents
Diagnose and treat diseases or pest infestations
Prune trees to maintain their shape and set them up for another year of healthy growth
Provide expert advice on tree planting and care
We understand the unique needs of all kinds of trees and tailor our approach to suit the needs of the one in your garden or outdoor space. Our services are available on an ongoing basis, so do let us know if our regular maintenance is something that you would be interested in.
