5 Easy Ways to Keep Trees Healthy in Spring

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As your yard comes back to life after winter, some areas might need a little extra attention to reach their full potential for another year. Your trees are one such area, and caring for your trees in spring is something you can do relatively easily. Trees can have a big impact on the appearance of a yard, so keeping them healthy is essential to maintaining the overall aesthetic of your garden or land.

At Jim’s Trees, we know a thing or two about this, so here are our experts’ top five tips for spring tree maintenance!

Inspect

Before you start your spring tree care, you should thoroughly inspect each tree so you can make a plan to address any issues you find. Early spring is the ideal time to do this as you’ll have a good view of the branches before new leaves and flowers grow.

The first thing to look for is any dead or dying branches. If left as they are, these are at risk of breaking or falling, and can be potentially dangerous to you, your neighbours, or anyone who might encounter them.

While you’re inspecting your trees, you should also keep an eye out for any animals or pests who might have made your trees home, and treat them appropriately.

Inspecting your trees shouldn’t just be a one-off task that you undertake at the beginning of the season. By incorporating this routinely into your garden care, you can keep on top of potential problems before they turn into something bigger.

Prune

Based on what you find when you inspect, the next step will likely be to prune your trees. Just as with inspecting, pruning trees in spring should be relatively straightforward as you’ll have better visibility of branches. Pruning is just one of the many services we offer at Jim’s Trees, so if you need a hand with the task, one of our experts will be happy to help.

Along with tackling broken, hanging, or potentially dangerous branches, you should also remove any parts of the wood that appear to be dead or dying. If left untreated, any lingering disease can quickly spread throughout the rest of the tree.

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Clean Up

After your trees have been pruned, you should tidy up around them so there’s no debris or rubbish getting in the way. This includes raking, weeding, or whatever is needed to get your garden in a good state. Getting out in the garden throughout spring and keeping everything neat will also help to keep your trees healthy as the season goes on.

Spring Soil Care

Your trees’ health comes from the ground up, making soil care an important step in spring tree care. Applying fertiliser may be needed to replenish the soil nutrients, as these will likely have been used up and drained over winter. Soil care can depend on your plants’ needs, your location, and an array of other factors. Getting a professional opinion on this will be incredibly helpful when it comes to keeping your plants and trees healthy during spring before you move onto summer tree care.

While you’re at it, this is also a good time to start mulching. It’s important to mulch around trees properly so they can reap all of the benefits. You should aim to apply a layer that’s 3-4 inches deep, but leave a small perimeter around the tree base to ensure you don’t suffocate the tree. If you mulch too close, you risk the area becoming waterlogged, causing the tree to rot, and leading to a lot more work down the line!

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Find New Opportunities

Once your spring tree care is completed, you might find that you have space for some new additions to your yard. Now is a great time to plant the perfect spring trees to liven up your land even more.

Contact Jim’s Trees

Our team of professionals at Jim’s Trees knows everything there is to know about caring for your trees year-round. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions or queries, and we can tailor a service to your needs!

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