Getting Trees Ready For Winter

Winter is often a harsh and cold season for trees. Winter is associated with stunted growth or even death for trees if they are not taken care of. It is essential that a property owner prepares his/her trees before the period to ensure that they survive. Below is a checklist that will help you prepare your tree for whichever kind of winter that Mother Nature can throw at them.

1. Cleanup. Preparing your yard should be the first step, clear all dead trees, branches or even stumps. Uproot and discard or replant any wayward seedlings that have popped out close to your trees or property. Large branches, trees or stumps can be removed with the help of certified arborists.
2. Prune. The will involve removing all the dead or dying branches or even foliage to fortify the strength of your trees. Heavy snow can settle on such branches causing them to break and fall on property or people leading to damages and injuries.
3. Wrap the Trees. Leaves offer an extra layer of protection for trees, when they die, it is vital that you get an alternative to protect the tree. Wrapping your trees will protect them from winter sunscald and any other winter conditions that damage tree barks.
4. Water. Just like the summer season, winter is also associated with drought. Ice and snow prevent trees from getting the necessary moisture for survival. It is essential for a tree owner to water the trees during the fall months.
5. Mulching. Applying mulch around your trees after watering them will retain moisture in the surrounding soil which will support the trees during the dry winter. The mulch will also regulate the soil temperatures around the tree preventing extreme cold.
6. Apply fertilizers. The soil tends to loose moisture between the hot summer and cold winter. Slow-release fertilizers should be applied in autumn to sustain the trees in winter.

The Las Vegas dessert can get pretty harsh. If you need help with any tree services, call us at Las Vegas Tree Trimmers. Details and phone number is below this article. 

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Las Vegas Tree Trimmers
​5354 Lindell Rd. Apt. 1111
Las Vegas, NV 89118
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