Bartlett Tree Experts

Winter brings many challenges for trees that are exposed to harsh weather and extreme temperatures. The most obvious is broken, twisted, bent, missing or hanging limbs in trees and shrubs. Safety situations demand first priority followed by repairs, re-shaping and pruning for aesthetics and the health of the plants. Cracks and breaks are also an open invitation for harmful insects and disease.

Winter pruning can play a role in managing insects and disease for certain species since pruning done too late in the spring may attract and encourage oak wilt diseases, fungal spores, and Dutch Elm Disease-carrying beetles. https://www.bartlett.com/tips/winter-pruning.cfm

Lack of care during winter can actually predispose trees to injury and storm damage. Trees that are not properly pruned to remove dead wood and structurally weak branches can cause significant property damage during a storm. Efforts to maintain tree health now can improve vitality and reduce unnecessary risk.

Check out our sampling and analyzing soil video in order to make specific recommendations for each tree or shrub on a property.

Soil testing analyzes exactly what is in a particular soil, ensuring that fertilizer - and money spent on that fertilizer - aren't wasted by guessing at the problem.

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Fertilization provides trees the essential nutrients they need to accommodate root growth. Understanding the soil in which trees grow provides details of what is needed to help them thrive through winter and into the next growing season. A soil analysis can be analyzed for nutrient content and pH. It can be customized to the needs of the tree to address nutrient deficiencies.

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Autumn is a great time to plant new trees in your landscape. With cooling temperatures and increased rain, there is less drying out of newly transplanted trees. This increases the likelihood of tree survival. Root growth increases during this season so tree stability is improved, and more water and nutrients can be absorbed to prepare for next spring’s growth spurt.

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