As spring approaches, trees will be experiencing new growth, beautifying the landscape if they’re well cared for. It’s crucial to invest in the right kinds of tree care to ensure their health and make sure they don’t have a negative impact on your property. There’s a lot to do, so it may be helpful to create a checklist. Yours should include the following five tasks.

5 Items That Belong on Your Spring Tree Care Checklist

1. Prune

Trees on residential properties should be pruned, or they could become hazardous. Not just any trimming will work, though. To control their growth in a healthy way, hire a professional to complete this task.

2. Check for Dangerous Trees

Inspect your property for trees that are on the verge of falling down, have weak branches, or are partially hollowed out. Also, look for foliage that is diseased or infested with pests. Keep an eye out for blotchy leaves, holes in the trunk, and mold, and alert an arborist if you spot any of these so they can professionally assess the issue.

3. Add or Replace Mulch

Mulch is helpful for ensuring trunks and branches don’t lose moisture during extreme temperatures, especially in the summer. Organic mulches, such as beauty bark, should ideally be replaced once a year. Failing to replace mulch or simply adding more on top of an old layer could trap water and cause fungal growth.

4. Do Spring Cleaning

Rake up debris from the winter, and ensure the area around the base of the trunk is clear. There may also be garbage that could have been hidden under the snow; this should be removed. Taking this step will prevent conditions like root rot.

5. Plant Saplings

Have you been thinking of planting new trees? Now is the perfect time to do it. Spring is the ideal time for new trees to take root, absorb the spring rain, and grow strong enough to withstand the upcoming summer temperatures.

Tree care can be labor intensive if you have a large property. For help with maintenance, get in touch with the arborists at Nelson Tree Co. in North Huntingdon, PA. They’ve been serving Westmoreland County since 1987 and can be reached for quotes at (724) 863-7682. For more information, please refer to their website.