Summer season is the perfect time for enjoying cool drinks, popsicles and refreshing watermelon in your yard. Just like we need to keep our bodies cool on these hot days, trees also need proper care to stay strong and healthy in the summer. Here are some ways to protect your plants and trees during sunny days.
Watering Your Trees
Watering plants and trees is the most vital aspect of summer tree care. Trees require regular watering to withstand the heat. You can deep water your trees to make their roots grow deeper into the soil and help them become more stable and get more moisture.
You can also apply a layer of mulch around the base of your trees to help them retain moisture, regulate soil temperature and reduce the growth of weeds.
Pruning and Trimming
While summers aren’t the right time for heavy pruning, lightly trimming your trees can be beneficial for their growth. Shaping your trees and thinning out any dense areas can help improve air circulation, increase sunlight absorption and promote growth.
Look out for any dead or diseased branches and remove them promptly to prevent the spread of disease and pests in the rest of the tree.
Preventing Pest Infestation
Summers are the peak time during which pests attack trees and plants. So look out for signs of pest infestations like chewed leaves, crumbling bark, or holes in bark. Don’t shoo away the natural predators of pests, allow birds and other larger insects to stay in your garden as they can help control pest populations.
You can even use organic fertilizers and other natural products to keep pests at bay and minimize harm to insects.
Providing Nutrients
To ensure healthy growth trees need proper nutrition, you can use organic fertilizers to provide these essential nutrients. However, it is important not to over fertilize as this can cause serious damage to your trees.
For a tree to grow well, the soil in which it is planted also needs to be healthy. So it’s vital to get your soil tested regularly and adjust it by adding compost to improve the soil quality.
Dealing with Heat Stress
Even trees can suffer from heat stress during the scorching summer months. To protect young trees and plants from strong sun rays you can put a temporary shade like a cloth or a burlap over them. Other than shade, regular watering is also essential for trees to stay lush and healthy.
Managing and caring for your trees can be a challenging task, especially in the summer. However, you don’t have to struggle with it alone anymore as Anchor Tree Services is here to help you. We provide professional tree care services to help you keep your trees healthy and beautiful all year round.
Visit our website to learn more about how our skilled arborists can assist you by providing expert tree service in Naples and performing necessary treatments and trimmings to ensure that your trees look their best all summer long.
