The changing of the seasons is coming to the Richland area. You will want to make sure your trees and shrubbry is prepared for the chance. Here are some of the most important things you should be doing and looking for.

Sometimes we get so caught up in working towards the perfect yard and our trees and shrubs get neglected. This can be a problem in the fall, when we are generally busy preparing the soil and turf for the winter weather. This is why finding the right tree service is just as important as finding the right specialist to help with your lawn.

Just like your lawn, trees are vulnerable to all kinds of challenges, from drought and other weather conditions to pests. Sometimes, even fertilization can be overlooked, leaving your trees and shrubs at risk to disease and lawn damaging insects. It’s important to find a company that offers comprehensive tree services to help preserve the health and beauty of your trees. But what are some of the services you should be on the lookout for?

Complete evaluation of trees and shrubs
This kind of evaluation is very important, especially during your first time using any tree services company. It’s important to establish what trees you have, what the current issues could be and how to solve them.

Root fertilization
Just as your lawn benefits from fertilization in the fall, so do your trees. The key is to provide the optimal amount of fertilizer at the right time. Not enough and your trees and shrubs will suffer; too much fertilizer can actually kill the roots.

Seasonal protection
Whether your trees need special nutrients that keep them healthy and strong or treatment to fend off seasonal bugs and diseases, an affordable tree service company should understand how the particulars of each season affects your trees and shrubs, and they should have effective treatments for them. For instance, providing overwintering insect control, late-season foliage protection and targeted trunk injections of micronutrients helps your trees and shrubs reach and maintain their full potential.

Trimming and pruning
Pruning and trimming the dead or damaged parts of your trees greatly improves their health and appearance. Proper pruning helps maintain the size and shape of the plants, increases air and light penetration into the foliage canopy and promotes flowering and fruiting. Sometimes you even need a tree removal service for sick or damaged trees.

We look forward to being your first call when it comes to tree maintenance in Richland. Don’t hesitate calling us to ask us what you think are the smallest questions. We can’t wait to help you and have the chance to earn your business.

The changing of the seasons is coming to the Burbank area. You will want to make sure your trees and shrubbry is prepared for the chance. Here are some of the most important things you should be doing and looking for.

Picking The Right Tree
Pick the right tree for the right site on your property. Don’t try to fight mother nature. Help ensure your tree gets off to a good start and enjoys a healthy life by picking the right tree for your property.

A soil test provides great information. This information is the pH of the soil and its structure.

Dig a planting hole that is shallow and wide. “One of the most common mistakes we see with tree planting is the tree gets planted too deeply in a narrow hole, which causes the roots to grow in a circular pattern rather than venturing out into the surrounding soil and establishing a strong foothold,” says Laverne. “Those trees that don’t get a good grip on native soil are prone to wind throw and failure.”

The planting hole should be four to five times the width of the tree’s root ball, and the tree should come out one half inch higher than the ground after planting.

Water
Provide enough water. Keep watering your new tree up until the soil freezes—even after all of the other trees in your yard have lost their leaves. Resume regular watering in the late winter when the ground thaws.

We look forward to being your first call when it comes to tree maintenance in Burbank. Don’t hesitate calling us to ask us what you think are the smallest questions. We can’t wait to help you and have the chance to earn your business.

The changing of the seasons is coming to the Benton City area. You will want to make sure your trees and shrubbery is prepared for the chance. Here are some of the most important things you should be doing and looking for.

Don’t Change The Soil
Contrary to regular planting methods, research shows you should not change the hole with additional organic material. Roots growing in changed soil rarely venture into harder native soil. The effect is a smaller root system, reduced growth and a less hardy plant. Instead, simply break up the clumps in existing soil, remove the rocks and backfill. Studies show plant roots growing in only the native soil actually did a better job at establishing and expanding beyond the original hole.

Get Rid Of Air Pockets
Be sure to lightly tamp or hand-pack the soil around the plant roots to ensure good soil-to-root contact. I add water to the hole after backfilling half way. Not only does it provide needed moisture but also the water helps eliminate air pockets that could otherwise result in dead roots or worse. Finally, water again thoroughly once all the soil is in place.

Add Mulch
Next, add mulch with about 3 inches of organic matter such as shredded leaves, ground bark or nuggets. Mulch helps retain moisture and keeps soil temperatures moderate.

Mind The Watering
Fall conditions can be very dry, so water throughout the winter if necessary to prevent soil conditions from becoming too dry. Roots are still growing and soil moisture is essential for proper establishment.

The fall season is the right time to transplant trees and shrubs and even plant new ones. It’s easier on you and the plants, and you’ll be rewarded for your efforts.

We look forward to being your first call when it comes to tree maintenance in Pasco. Don’t hesitate calling us to ask us what you think are the smallest questions. We can’t wait to help you and have the chance to earn your business.