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Your home is the most important financial asset and that means taking care of the inside, as well as the outside! As summer comes to an end, landscaping maintenance is still a project that needs to continue –i.e. tree trimming, pruning and removal if necessary. Fall is a perfect time to make certain that your trees are in excellent condition for the cooler seasons in Southwest Florida. Are you curious about what needs to be done to improve or uphold your beautiful curb appeal in front and around your property? A tree service is definitely an effective solution if your trees are in need of attention. A reliable, qualified tree service will understand and guarantee that pruning removes certain parts of trees such as unnecessary branches to improve the shape and quality, as well as increase growth. Trees that are thinned out are healthier looking, and certified Arborists know how to do the work safely and efficiently. Pruning involves cutting (with shears) damaged, broken, or dying branches in order to improve the tree overall. If the process isn’t done correctly, pruning can do more harm than good, and the tree could become a safety hazard over the years. That’s why choosing the right service with experience and knowledge is critical. Trees in the woods or forest collect the required nutrients from the rich soil surrounding them. However, this isn’t the case with trees in our yard. The trees are often exposed to high-stress conditions like moisture, physical damage and compaction. Homeowners can keep their trees in excellent form by applying fertilizer during the fall months. Fertilizers imitate the circumstances found in nature and provide the proper nutrients to keep them strong. Also, consider reducing the irrigation on your property. When it’s not rainy reason in Southwest Florida, many people use water irrigation systems that will keep their lawns and trees green and vibrant. A hot summer can also reflect how your trees and landscaping may look depending on how much rain an area will obtain. As the temperature drops, trees and plants need less water. When in doubt, leave it to the professionals! Another necessary part of yearly tree care is a thorough inspection. Fall is always a fine time to check the trees for pests, damage or diseases that can quickly get out of control and harm your trees or plants. Many homeowners decide to hire specialists for the examination to confirm the trees’ health and overall safety around your property. In general, trees grounded on any landscape can be difficult and time-consuming. Luckily, nobody has to do it alone! A local tree service has the hefty, required equipment and skills to make trees look better than ever. Choose the right business and have peace of mind knowing the trees are getting outstanding care. www.davietreeservice.com (239)- 693-5042
In Southwest Florida, the beginning of summer is a time when locals, year-round or seasonal, prepare for the worst weather –i.e. stock up on gallons of water and food items, or buy a generator. With everything going on, they are continuously anxious about the damage and hard hit their landscape will take if a catastrophic hurricane will make its destructive way through the area. Your trees will definitely suffer during a hurricane, but what can be done once the storm has passed? Saving the trees on your property, from palm to dogwood and oak trees, is a possibility because the ones that manage to fall down can be set back up again by a professional tree service. The experts will most likely stake the tree and leave the stake there for a minimum of 6 months. If you want to partake in the tree care, water the trees every day for 2-6 weeks. If it rains a lot, which will most likely happen, skip a few days and save the water. Let’s talk about tree pruning! –nevertheless, what does ‘pruning’ a tree mean? Pruning is the most common tree maintenance procedure. Unlike forest trees, landscape trees need a higher level of care to maintain structural integrity, especially after a hurricane or bad weather. Pruning must be done with knowledge of tree biology because improper pruning can shorten a tree’s life and cause more damage. It’s important to prune regularly and not just after a harsh storm. Plus, if you don’t prune them beforehand, a heavy storm will do it and that puts more work on you or a professional to bring its beauty back to life. Carefully examine your trees for any cracks in the trunks and major branches. When pruning the top, make sure it’s equally pruned so that your tree isn’t fighting to keep the leaves (or fronds) hydrated when it’s also trying to grow new roots. Use a pruning tool or chainsaw to clean up jagged ends and cut it carefully at an angle. If there are larger broken branches, they should be pruned to where that branch forks if the bark is still intact. Despite having to deal with the hurricane aftermath, even the most stunning trees can become overgrown and difficult to manage overtime. Through pruning and regular preservation, you can reduce the size of the tree, thus extending its life and enhancing your landscape in a visually attractive way. Pruning can protect your home, property and family. Standard pruning removes dead branches and other areas of concern around the tree. By doing this, your home and family are safe from falling branches. You can also remove low-growing branches as well. Depending on the location of the tree, it can be a hazard. For example, if a tree is within close proximity to a walkway or driveway, it can trip a person walking by. If you’re interested, a qualified person can discuss various options with you such as thinning, cleaning, topping, and reduction. Stay on top of your tree maintenance and consult with someone if you don’t want to add landscaping to your to-do list. www.davietreeservice.com (239)- 693-5042
Trees live and breathe, and they are wonderful for the outdoors and beneficial for the environment –the earth needs trees! Unfortunately, they can acquire certain diseases or harm areas of their ‘body’, but they have unique ways of telling us and crying out for help. It can be hard to spot if you are not a tree expert. If your trees look dreadful or unhealthy, there is a reason for it. Those with a special green thumb can help their trees improve, but most of the time, it is best to bring in a specialized professional before situations with your plants/trees escalate. Living in Southwest Florida, you’re probably used to seeing tall palm trees with vibrant green leaves covering every inch of the area. The changing leaves might feel normal if you live in North Florida or somewhere else where you experience autumn, but if the leaves on your trees start to alter in color, you should check with an expert. It’s necessary to see if the other trees in your neighborhood are changing colors. It may be an indication that a tree is increasingly prone to insects and diseases. If leaves are dropping off your tree in a rapid rate, it can be an issue with the soil moisture, a lack of energy due to climate changes, or be tied to the trees overall strength and health. A lot of leaves dropping from a tree or a tree that has thinned out recently, are good indicators that proper tree care is required. Are there no leaves at all? –this could be due to stress or root issues. A tree without leaves doesn’t necessarily mean that the tree is lifeless, but it will affect the appearance and visual appeal of your front and/or backyard. A reliable tree service will simply diagnose the problem and determine a fast treatment plan. Even though tree sap contains nutrients and minerals, too much sap is a problem. This sticky liquid runs through the tree and down to the branches to help generate energy. The sap is transferred throughout a tree, much like blood in human veins. A large amount of oozing tree sap is a sign of poor tree health, and early detection with the sap issue can save its life. Also, large (obvious) cracking on the trunk is a prime reason to call someone. Cracking of the tree can mean the bark and heartwood is separating. Without action, the tree’s structural integrity could be harmed, leading to the tree being more vulnerable to decay, insects and disease –or fall over. Seeing growths that look like Fungi around the base may possibly mean your tree root plate is decomposing. If the roots begin to soften, this can create a detachment with the roots stem. Over time, this will make the tree unbalanced. After a thorough diagnosis, the issue could be root disease, deep planting, or caused by injuries from a lawn mower. As a general rule of thumb, it is recommended that trees get evaluated twice a year –during the summer and winter. Keeping your trees healthy will save you money by decreasing the possibility of future property damage or tree removal. www.davietreeservice.com (239)- 693-5042
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