Winter tree care is very important for maintaining the vitality, longevity, and health of your property’s trees in the cold months of winter.
Winter tree care is very important for maintaining the vitality, longevity, and health of your property’s trees in the cold months of winter. Correct winter tree care can help trees withstand harsh weather, prevent damage, and ensure strong growth when spring arrives. Read on for a comprehensive guide to tree care during the winter in Maryland
What Makes Winter Tree Care So Important?
Winter tree care is so crucial, especially in Maryland, since weather conditions here are unpredictable, and there’s always potential for snowfall. This winter especially has been brutal, with the large amount of snow we have gotten. Properly caring for your trees all year and doing what you can to prepare them for the winter will help trees endure the environmental stressors of the region.
Fall Pruning of Your Trees
It’s important to remove damaged, dead, and diseased branches before the first snow comes. Late fall is an ideal time to carry this out. Removing and pruning compromised branches will minimize the risk of winter breakage during ice and snow events. Branches that break under heavy weight of snow because of high winds during the winter have the possibility to cause more damage to your tree, and also pose a serious threat to any objects or people under the tree.
Mulching
Apply a bit of mulch around the base of the trees, extending the drip line. This will help insulate the soil, which allows the soil to retain moisture, which plays a huge role in protecting the tree’s roots from any cold temperatures. This is best done in the late fall before the snow arrives, but you can also do this after snow has fallen and before the next potential snow
storm. It’s also recommended to do this with any perennial plants or shrubs in your landscape.
Watering in the Weather
Even though the plants in your landscaping do enter a state of hibernation and dormancy in the winter, they do still require moisture. Healthy and hydrated roots will tolerate winter’s hard weather conditions a lot better than thirsty roots will. Water your trees very deeply before the ground freezes to make sure they go into the winter well-hydrated. It’s also recommended to water your plants in your landscaping throughout the winter.
Tree Care and Maintenance from Harford Tree
Ready to have the beautiful yard you have always dreamed of? Harford Tree Experts & Landscaping, Inc has been in the business for decades, providing customers with quality work and quick responses all at the right price. We service the areas of Harford County, Baltimore County, and Baltimore City areas including Bel Air, Fallston, Perry Hall, Towson, Essex, Parkville, White Marsh and Middle River.
For service during business hours, reach out to us or give us a call at 410-592-7321. We offer 24/7 emergency service as well, just give us a call at 443-250-6649. For updates about our business and more informative tips, follow us on Facebook and Twitter.