Fall Preparations for your Trees and Landscape

The fall season is here, and that means unpacking your scarves and sweaters and sending your children back to school.

The ending of summer and start of fall are a great time to get your trees and landscape prepared for the harsh winter that is coming; doing that will help to make sure that your landscape stays healthy.

Proper fall preparations will ensure that your lawn and trees will thrive next spring. The following are the things you need to prepare for your Trees and Landscape This Fall Season.

Deep Root Fertilization for Trees and Shrubs

When you fertilize your shrubs and trees, you allow them to receive the essential nutrients that they need for developing deep root systems.

When you fertilize your trees and shrubs it also helps to make them stronger and improves their ability to fight off insects and diseases.

Fall Preparations for your Tree, Hedge, and Bush Trimming

The trees, hedges, and bushes on your lawn have to be put to sleep for the dormant winter season. It is essential to prune your bushes and trees to preserve their overall health.

However, if you prune at the wrong time or too much then it can be very detrimental and even kill your trees.

Before you start pruning it is very important to know where and when to do it.

Here at SCS Tree Service know the various species that are part of your landscape and help you with pruning your trees and preparing your yard for fall and winter ahead!

Do Not Forget to Mulch

Any part of your landscape where there are shrubs and trees planted needs to have a 2 to 3-inch layer of mulch. What mulch does is work as a barrier that helps to protect against frost.

Also, mulch is essential to helping with sensitive and new plant survive a harsh winter. The roots of your plants are actively protected by mulch from frost and will help them with retaining moisture as well.

We here at SCS Tree Service are able to customize a tailored approach to care for your property.