Tips for Tree Care

Have you ever looked at the trees in the backyard and wondered if they were healthy? How do I go about finding out? Yes you can search online or you can read on for some helpful information about caring for your trees. Healthy trees are essential to the beauty of the backyard.

Regular Pruning keep the trees properly pruned to ensure that they stay healthy. Pruning prevents tress from disease and possible pest infestations. It also removes branches for aesthetic reasons. The ideal time to prune a tree is during the winter and summer months.

​It is beneficial to trim trees in the summer for several reasons. 

• Get rid of loose branches​
• Clear loose branches near power lines
• Promotes healthy growth
• Remove overgrown vines that could get in the way of other trees on your property

Tree trimming may look like a simple do it yourself job, but it can be dangerous without proper equipment and safety protocols in place. Professionals know the right techniques to use and understand which part of the tree to trim. Call a trusted tree service company to do your trimming in the summer months. 

Proper fertilization is also important for healthy trees. You can sprinkle fertilizer across the yard for your grass, but that won't work for your trees to stay healthy. Trees require deep fertilization. This will help the portions of soil that lack nutrients due excessive raking or leaf blowing. 

​If you don't know what you are doing or doing know what to look for when it comes to tree health, then it can be a difficult task. You can take the information and begin to care for your trees properly. Now that you have some information on how to take care of your trees it should be fairly easy to find out the health of your trees. For an accurate assessment call a tree care specialist. Palo Alto Tree Services can assist you evaluate the health the trees on your property.