The presence of healthy trees in your lawn improves the aesthetic value of the home among other benefits that trees provide to homeowners.
Most species of trees have long life spans when they are given the conducive growing environment, however, this lifespan can easily be curtailed through disturbances by homeowners, animals, diseases or even adverse weather conditioners.
It’s necessary for a homeowner to portray the value they attach on their landscape by taking the necessary measures to keep their trees healthy and safe in order to reap the maximum benefits that healthy trees provide.
Tips to keep trees healthy
Watering
Healthy trees are those which have received regular watering since they were young as this promotes fast growth. The seedlings require water during transplanting and also in field establishment. However, caution should be taken to avoid excessive watering which may lead to buildup of disease causing microorganisms.
Fertilizer Application
Young trees require nitrogenous fertilizers to promote vegetative growth which is vital to increasing the rate of photosynthesis. Phosphate fertilizers should also be applied to improve rooting of the tree and hence promote effective absorption of water and minerals necessary for healthy trees. (Keep in mind that different trees species require different amounts of fertilizers.)
Mulching
Use mulch materials such as sawdust and crop residues around the base of the trees. Mulching is a non chemical method of controlling weeds from growing around the trees and also prevents water loss through evaporation. Additionally, mulching improves soil structure which facilitates good soil aeration necessary for healthy trees.
Pruning
This is a maintenance practice done on the trees to improve their hygiene and also promote growth of healthy trees. Removal of dead and broken parts of a tree reduces the chances of disease and pest infestation as breeding areas of both pests and disease causing microorganisms are destroyed. Trimming back some of the suckers promote growth of strong stems and branches especially for fruit trees. It also improves the general appearance of the trees as some are pruned in a way to achieve a given structural formation and shape.
Perform Regular Checks on the Trees
This helps the owner to detect any abnormalities found on the trees. Check the appearance of the leaves and any other parts for the presence of pests or diseases and treat them on time if infested. We also recommend to avoid parking vehicles under trees as they make the soil to compact over time and hence killing the tree slowly.
For more information about prolonging the life of your landscape and keeping your trees healthy, contact Prestige One Landscaping today at 816-226-6337.
I forget pruning every once in awhile. Thanks for reminding me!
We had a huge sycamore tree that got sick and had to be treated. Was so happy that it survived and is still providing lots of shade.
Keep in mind that taking care of your trees will help prevent rotting and possibly crashing down on your tree or house.
I really enjoy having trees in my yard so any tips on how to keep them healthy are great. Thanks for sharing.
We try to keep the trees healthy by watering, but don’t know which fertilizers would be best.
There are so many options for caring for a tree. If you’ve planted the tree yourself, you’ll want to to research on the best types of care.
You can learn a lot from a nursery when preparing to care for plants around the yard. Thanks for these helpful tips.
What an interesting article to learn about caring for your plants.
I forget that I need to care for my trees just like I do my plants. Thanks for the reminder.
Keeping trees healthy is a great way to enhance the life of your yard, thank for these tips.
You can add many types of fertilizer to trees. Make sure to do some research before applying them though.
Healthy trees are happy trees, and they look a lot better if truly kept that way.
These are great tips for our trees. Thanks.
Keeping trees healthy serves many important features. Thanks for educating us.
We always like to give our trees some food, and try to keep them trimmed as well.
I don’t really do much to keep the trees growing around our place. Might have to look into some food for them.
I need to share these tips with my neighbor! They planted a bunch of new trees last spring and half of them are dead now.
Thanks for the tips, these will be very helpful.
Thanks for helping us understand this. We’ve always enjoyed our trees, and didn’t know exactly what to “feed” them.
Great information for keeping your trees healthy.
Watering a newly planted tree is by far the most important thing you do can do to keep it healthy and alive!
When you’re looking at taking care of trees on your property it’d probably be wise to know exactly what type of tree it is.
I love these tips, I have several trees I’d like to help.
I love helping things grow. Good idea.
Tips for helping with the lawn are so useful. We never know what’s good or bad.
You should always want to make your yard a healthier place. These are great tips for caring for trees.
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