How to Increase the Life of Trees

Caring for Saplings

Saplings require more care and maintenance than older ones. They need to be watered regularly and constant protection from the elements. If you live in an area with strong winds, you should consider installing a wind barrier until they are big and strong enough. Newly planted trees should not be staked unless your tree service provider recommends it since staked trees are weaker than those that aren’t staked.

Regular Pruning

Regular pruning is vital for healthy, lasting trees regardless of the type of trees you’ve planted or their unique needs. Trees are usually pruned in late winter when they are dormant to minimize injuries before new branches grow in early spring. Winter is also the ideal pruning time because disease-causing fungal spores and invasive insects are dormant, reducing the trees’ susceptibility to infestation and infection.

Removing Watersprouts and Suckers

Water sprouts and suckers are branches sprout on trees, drawing away nutrients and water needed to grow strong and healthy. Failing to remove them during the early stages weakens the tree and eventually overwhelms it. Tree suckers should not be allowed to take hold because they divert essential resources for growth and development. Instead, a tree care company can conduct periodic inspections, detecting unusual and cutting them off to relocate resources to healthy branches.

Protect Your Tree from Animals

Food scarcity in winter is usually the cause of animal-related damage, from squirrels, raccoons, deer, and other animals that leave distinctive marks as they chew and scratch the bark. There are many ways to protect your trees from animal damage, and a tree service provider can recommend the most suitable for your trees.