Winter was brutal this year, with a snow days for 5 consecutive weeks! All that heavy snow and ice we experienced caused some damage to our beautiful lush Kansas City trees. The weaker trees in your yard tend to suffer the worst damage as a result of a winter filled with snow and ice.
Many of our beautiful Elm, silver maples, birches, willows, and hackberry are tree species that simply can't handle the weight of the snow and ice the cover their limbs during a winter storm. Our smaller trees are most susceptible to snow and ice damage like; upright evergreens such as arborvitae and juniper, as well as clump trees, such as birch.
Our weaker tree species normally take the brunt of heavy snow and ice after a winter storm. Knowing how to manage your trees before and after a storm is pertinent to their health, longevity and safety of your trees.
As we all recover from the snow and ice, our trees are doing the same thing. Here are a few tips to help them heal and prepare for their favorite time of year, spring!
Clean Out Debris
Get your rake out! Rake up the dead leaves, loose branches and twigs. Create a clean area around the base of the tree so its roots are clear from any rotten debris that accumulated over the winter months.
Inspection Time
Dig out your magnifying glass and inspect your trees! Just kidding! But, you do need to look for any winter damage like dead, dying or broken branches, uplifted roots , etc. Also, check for any signs of insect damage or disease. Do this early spring, so your trees have time to heal and flourish before the growing season officially starts!
Hire A Professional
If you inspected your trees and found that they do contain broken, dead or dying branches or your tree shows signs of disease or insects, we recommend calling a professional and having your trees diagnosed and receive a plan of action.
Nourish Your Trees
Your trees are hungry! Hire a professional to feed your trees the proper (non-harmful) fertilizers they need to revitalize and regain strength, A strong trees can protect itself better from insects and diseases.
Replant
Lost a tree in one of our Kansas City winter storms? Replanting is a perfect way to start over again and replenish what was lost. For advice contact one of Kansas City's nursery's like Suburban Lawn & Garden or Rosehill Gardens.
This winter is coming to an end and spring fever has hit us all again! No more snow!
Cartwright Tree Care offers a complete range of year-round, professional tree care services to conserve and protect one of the most valuable investments you have,,,, your trees!
