Spring is an important time for your lawn, trees, and shrubs, as plant life that has sat dormant through the cold winter months begins a season of new growth. During this critical time, it’s important to check the health of your trees to spot potential problems before they start. Here’s your spring tree health checklist to help you get started.
Check for Winter Damage
Harsh winter storms and extreme cold can cause winter damage to your trees. You’ll want to look for signs of broken or hanging branches that need to be trimmed off. Additionally, if any branches have fallen or are hanging from your trees, you’ll want to clear these away as well.
Check for Pest Infestations
As the weather begins to warm up, you may start to see signs of pests infesting your trees. Signs of pests may include bugs on your trees, holes in leaves, stick residue left by insects, and more.
Check for Signs of Disease
The warmer weather can also bring with it higher humidity, which can result in fungal growth and other diseases. If you notice a powdery residue on parts of your trees or spots on the leaves, these may be signs of disease that need to be addressed.
Check for Pruning Needs
Any weak or diseased branches should be pruned early in the spring so that they don’t get in the way of new growth. Strategically pruning your trees and shrubs will help promote healthy growth throughout the spring and beyond.
Check the Soil Conditions
Soil conditions can change significantly over the winter months. Nutrients may have become depleted over the winter, or the soil may have dried out quite a bit. Deep watering will help promote healthy growth, as will proper fertilization.
Fertilize Your Trees
In the spring, you’ll want to use fertilizer to help promote healthy new growth on your trees. An organic, slow-release fertilizer can help provide the essential nutrients your trees need while also promoting the health of your trees to protect against disease and pests.
Preventative Care Will Maintain Your Tree Health
Prevention is the best medicine, and this also applies to tree health. The best way to prevent issues with your trees is to keep them well maintained and healthy year-round. In particular, preventative tree and shrub care can go a long way in ensuring your trees will be healthy when you check them in the spring. This includes proper tree pruning, pest management, disease treatment, and deer protection as well as fertilizing your trees at appropriate times throughout the year. At North Eastern Tree, Shrub & Lawn Care, we offer preventative tree care that can help make your spring tree health check a breeze, reducing the likelihood of problems that will need to be addressed this spring.
Learn More With North Eastern Tree, Shrub & Lawn Care
North Eastern Tree, Shrub & Lawn Care is your source for comprehensive tree and lawn care services in the Northeast. Whether you’ve noticed problem signs with your trees during your spring tree health check or you’d like to have the professionals handle your tree health needs, North Eastern Tree, Shrub & Lawn Care has you covered. We take a tailored approach to tree care and can work with you to develop a tree care plan that will ensure the health and vitality of your trees all year round. Contact us today to learn more.
