Most want their trees to stay healthy for years to come as quite a few people provide exceptional care for their trees. Catching the issue early can help since there are solutions to trees that are looking weak. When trees are close to death, they are challenging to revive. To help you avoid losing your trees, we at 207 Tree Service would like to discuss the health of your trees and offer tips to help maintain it.

Tree Inspections for Early Detection of Problems

To help you get on track to healthier trees, it is helpful to spot the mild symptoms, though this is not an easy task. As you start your evaluation with the leaves, look out for any anomalies. As you continue to evaluate the stems, branches and the trunk, check for signs of dryness, brittleness, and cracks. If you suspect any issues but are uncertain, professionals can help you. Being easily identified by a skilled arborist, a number of things that is making your tree vulnerable. Your tree’s overall health can be impacted by the following:
– Insect infestation.
– Diseases.
– Weather/climate conditions.
– Close plant life.
– Too much water or too little water.

Watering Newly Planted & Mature Trees

To better help your trees improve, adjust the water schedule. When trees are not looking well, moisture content is frequently the problem. Though even mature trees can have a problem as well, finding the right schedule and quantity for younglings can be hard as they are usually more temperamental. Ensure the younglings have good draining system when planting new trees especially if waterlogging is present. Should your notice there is inadequate water that is making your young sapling ill, install an automatic water system is best suited for your busy lifestyle.

Mulching Around Small & Big Trees

Another contributor to your tree’s health is mulch. Though mulch is highly beneficial when used efficiently, mulch can be detrimental to your trees if used poorly. By heavy layers of mulch, your trees should never be surrounded. In addition to causing insects, rot, bacteria, and fungi, heavy much causes the roots to become smothered. Be sure to the mulch out from the tree creating a thinner layer.

Tree Fertilizer

The health of your trees is impacted by fertilizer. However, trees with fertilizer too close can suffer, the beneficial use of the fertilizer’s nutrients is more applicable for grass and other plant life. Get the advice of your local arborist if you believe the soil in the surrounding of your trees is questionable.

Tree Trimming & Pruning

For your tree’s health, tree trimming, and pruning play an important role. It is critical that you provide sufficient pruning and trimming. When plagued with a branch that is damaged or affected with disease or pests, trees can be saved. Though they become too excessive for the tree to carry, pruning and trimming are necessary, or when the branches are damaged from extreme weather, trimming is essential. Improper pruning can cause more problems than good for your trees, however. It is better for your trees to be pruned by a trained professional. It is better for your trees to be pruned by a trained professional, where every tree species requires a special set of guidelines.

Tree Trimming, Pruning & Care Services in Gorham, Lewiston, Brunswick, Saco, Cape Elizabeth, Falmouth, Freeport, Gardiner, Biddeford & Greater Portland, Maine

Call 207 Tree Service and let us provide the necessary services to keep your trees healthy and you and your property safe to improve the health of your trees as well as help you maintain them.