According to a recent National Association of Landscape Professional survey, over 50% of Americans hired professional landscaping help for tree maintenance.

Trees are the windows of a home—a snapshot of what your home is like. And you want to give off the right impression.

Trees provide your home with pleasing aesthetics, shade, and fresh air. Plus, they can also increase the value of your home up to 19%! So plant your roots and keep reading for our top five tree care tips!

1. Landscape in the Fall

Save yourself time by doing your outdoor “spring cleaning” in the fall.

While you are raking leaves, inspect your trees and prep them for the cold weather ahead. This will give your trees time to settle. And in the spring, your lawn care and tree maintenance will be that much easier.

2. Know Your Trees Needs

Like plants, trees have a unique set of needs. It’s not a one soil fits all type of deal. 

Certain trees prefer acidic or alkaline soil; others need clay and even sand. Do the research before you fertilize and plant. You can also do a soil test to make sure everything is in top shape. 

If you have questions or are unsure about the process, don’t stress! Seek the help of a professional arborist. They are the true tree whisperers. 

3. Watch Them

Unlike Dr. Seuss, the Lorax isn’t around to speak for the trees in your yard. It’s up to you to keep an eye out for anything abnormal. 

There will be times when the best thing to do is leave them alone. Identifying growth inconsistencies, discoloration, and parasites will ensure that your trees stay healthy. 

4. Mulch, Prune, and Water

The three most important steps in tree maintenance.

Mulch acts as a protective barrier for your tree’s roots. It keeps moisture and nutrients locked in. It can also keep weed and grass growth down. 

Pruning stimulates growth. Think of it like giving your tree a haircut. Snap off dead branches and watch new, healthier ones grow in their place. 

Be mindful, though! Too much pruning is harmful.

Our advice? Set a schedule. This will help you make sure your trees aren’t being over-cared for.

5. Remove Any Dead Trees

Things happen, and sometimes all the tender love and tree care in the world isn’t enough. The best thing to do is to remove it from the property. 

Out with the old and in with the new, as the saying goes. 

This is also the case for any old tree stumps you may have in your yard. While they might fit your cottage-core look, they attract pests and insects, so it’s best to get them removed as well. 

Leave it to the professionals on this one! 

Hire a Tree Care Specialist

Whether it’s tree maintenance, soil tests, tree removal, or basic lawn care, the Frady Tree Care company is here to satisfy all your tree care needs.

With over 100 years of combined experience, you can count on the #1 certified arborists to make your landscaping dreams come true.

Why branch out? Request a free quote today!