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With the cold months on the horizon, have you put your trees in order? You would be wise to know what fall chores are most conducive to their health. Or perhaps you have a concern over some underperforming branches giving way in the first winter storm of any consequence.
We can help with that. Taproot Tree Service, LLC has been at the side of homeowners in Stark and Tuscarawas Counties making sure their trees are in good shape and safe since 2017. Pick up the phone at (330) 481-5817 if you like; we are on hand 24/7.
There is no better time for tree care in Ohio than the fall. The growth of the tree eases off as the weather turns and it is an opportune moment to do some work that will see your yard through to a vigorous spring. What follows are the kind of tips we put in front of our neighbors in Canton, Massillon, New Philadelphia and other towns in the area.
Why attend to your trees in the fall?
Once they go dormant, trees devote themselves to their roots, not the leaves. Autumn is therefore a sensible time for upkeep, pruning or even planting. Pests and disease are not so active now and the cooler temperatures take the stress out of the job for the tree. Then there is the matter of the coming winter storms; fall allows you to put right any issues before the heavy snow and ice set in.
Pruning
It is a good idea to prune in the fall to get rid of limbs that are dead, weak or simply too much and might break when laden with ice and snow. Doing so is protection for anyone below as well as your home and vehicles.
In looking at your trees, here is what to make note of:
- Any limb that had no leaves in the growing season
- Branches in each other’s way, crossing or rubbing
- Overhanging your roof, power lines or driveway
- V-shaped joints prone to splitting
- Cracks, decay or splits
- Suckers and water sprouts at the base
When in doubt, leave it to a pro. A bad cut is liable to open the tree to disease and is more trouble than it is worth.
Raking and Debris
Wet leaves in a pile may seem of no account but they can hold moisture and foster fungus at the base of the tree. Put in the effort to clear them and the odd bit of debris and the soil will be able to breathe. That said, there is no need to discard all of them. Shredded up they are fine for compost or a light mulch in the garden.
Mulching
A fresh application of mulch is like a blanket for the roots in these colder times, insulating them from the freeze and thaw that is part of an Ohio winter and keeping the soil temperature and moisture in check.
Some things to bear in mind when you mulch:
- Two to four inches should do it
- Do not let it touch the trunk or you will have rot
- Go with natural wood chips or shredded bark
- Put it out to the drip line if you can
Do not forget to water
Too many stop watering their trees in the fall and that is a mistake. They require moisture, new plantings in particular. See that they are well hydrated before the ground does and you will be glad of it in winter, in a dry autumn especially.
Planting
The young roots of a new tree will put down without the summer heat to worry about, and by spring it will be on its way. Just give it a good watering and some mulch to start it off.
An arborist’s eye
You can miss some things from the ground. An expert should be called in to appraise a leaning trunk, large dead limbs, fungus or a tree that has not leafed out properly this year. We find our consultations go a long way to forestall minor matters becoming major ones.
Taproot Tree Service, LLC is available to homeowners and businesses in Stark and Tuscarawas Counties, from Alliance to Wooster, North Canton, Sugarcreek, Orrville and Barberton. We offer free estimates and back our work with a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. Veterans, seniors and first responders can also count on a discount from us.
Call (330) 481-5817 and let Taproot Tree Service, LLC put your trees in order for the fall. We are around the clock to ensure your property and trees are in the best of hands for the years ahead.