Creating a Perfect Tree Care Plan
A spring tree care plan is extremely important to make sure your tree thrives during the growing season. Below you will find what spring tree care you should be performing from March-May from an expert tree arborist.
Fertilize
Fertilizing is one of the best ways to keep your trees healthy. Applying fertilizer in the spring provides extra nutrients and helps your tree push out new growth. Trees in the forest have an abundance of nutrients because of the delicate forest environment that has evolved over millions of years. The trees in our yards; however, are a whole other story. Trees in urban and suburban environments face several high-stress conditions, such as low moisture availability, soil compaction, physical damage, and construction.
Spray To Prevent Fungal Infections & Diseases
The cool, moist weather of spring creates a perfect breeding ground for fungal diseases. Invest in preventive fungicide sprays to keep your trees from being infected. Once trees are infected with a tree fungus, the infection cannot be cured. It can only be suppressed – which is why prevention is key when it comes to fungi.
Mulch
Mulching provides a series of benefits. Mulch retains soil moisture, promotes organic matter development, and prevents soil compaction. Applying mulch around trees is one of the best things you can do for the health of your trees. Especially for young trees, mulching is a quick and cost-effective technique that provides numerous benefits.
Water To Keep Plants Hydrated
In spring, trees and shrubs are pushed out to new growth. To be successful they need to stay properly hydrated. Watering will also flush out their system if they’ve been exposed to ice melts/rock salt.
If you need professional tree arborist services, do not hesitate to call FS Tree Services today at (830) 201-0126. We are in Fredericksburg, TX. Book an appointment with our tree services now!
