The coldest season of the year is without a doubt capable of causing significant damage on your trees, especially if they are newly planted. The winter’s fury can damage them beyond repair if you fail to take the right measures into account. By implementing a few fairly simple steps, you would be able to ensure that your trees enter the winter season particularly well prepared for any weather that might fall upon them. So, below you will find a few helpful tips that will definitely assist you in the endeavor.
The Root System
· Water – younger trees, especially those which are evergreens are going to need proper soil moisture throughout the first few winters. Make sure that you irrigate during the winter thaws, if the soil freezes. This is the time when the water can truly penetrate the soil.
· Mulch – you want to add 2 layers of organic mulch during the late fall. This is particularly important and you need to ensure that you don’t place the mulch directly stacked towards the trunk of the tree.
· Stake – if the tree is located in a spot which is windier, you need to ensure that you install a stake that’s going to keep the trunk from deforming. This is a very common problem and one that could be easily avoided.
Trunk
· Irrigation Bags – make sure to remove those from the trunk before they freeze. If you fail to do this you run the risk of ice building up around the trunk, which could be devastating for the tree.
· Pest–this is a constant threat up to the point your tree forms a durable bark and even after that. Make sure to take the necessary measures.
· You can actually spray repellant in order to protect your new trees but you will have to do this again when rain falls as it’s going to wash it away.
Branches and Foliage
· Winter-burn – this is a significant threat especially to newly planted evergreen trees. This occurs because of the inability of the newly planted trees to absorb the necessary amount of water. You can reduce this particular harmful effect by spraying anti-desiccant or if you build a windbreak around the plants.
· Broken Branches – make sure to get rid of them before the winter snow falls because they can further damage your tree.
In any case, there are quite a few things that you might want to take into account and make sure that everything is handled up to the highest standards. This is going to ensure the safety of your trees and that they continue their development in a proper and sustainable manner. You can call in the local tree care service before the winters set in. With many companies vying for your business, you need to be careful about choosing the right service. Ask them about the experience and projects that they have handled. Make sure that it is licensed and insured company.