As the clock strikes midnight, we often find ourselves penning resolutions for the year ahead. But what about our silent, leafy companions standing tall in the winter's frost? Step into the arboreal world, where trees have their own set of resolutions for a leafier and more fabulous year.
Brrrrrrrr! The 2022 Farmer's Almanac comes with a chilly prediction or warning..... "Prepare for a season of shivers" this winter brings frigid and frosty below-average temperatures across most of the United States and here in Kansas City this prediction deems to be true (so far)!
One day, not so long ago in Kansas City, it was very cold; winter was coming. And all the birds flew away to the warm south, to wait for the spring. The official first day of winter is December 21st, but you shouldn't wait until then to have your trees inspected for potential winter time risks! Remember last year? We had a few snowy/icy events that left people scrambling with tree damage. This year, we've received a lot of questions about trimming - or even - removing trees to prevent the potential risk.
The best time to prune or trim trees and shrubs is late winter when they’re in a dormant state. Pruning during the dormant season is optimal because: The wounds heal much faster, keeping the plant strong and vibrant. There is also less risk of disease or pest infestation because there is less sap flowing.
Cartwright Tree Care is conscientious about our environmental footprint. This brings us to encourage you to recycle your Christmas tree this year! What? Recycle it? How can I reuse a Christmas Tree? Isn't recycling for things like plastics? Well, yes, rudimentary recycling is. But, you can also recycle your Christmas trees. How? We're going to get to that.
Cartwright Tree Care is most concerned with providing the highest level of service to our clients. Part of this service is providing education. As December progresses, we head further into cold and icy weather. We're going to overview a lesser known trick that you can use this winter to ensure your trees remain in best health over the snowy season. We'll share about the best ice melt that you can use. Before we begin, we invite you to keep following and sharing the 'News' portion of our website. This way you can share our tips with your friends who may need them and continue to learn about how to properly care for your trees and other vital parts of your property.
We want you to feel that you are ready for any weather conditions on the way. So, today we are going to share tips about the best ice melt for your trees. It's nice to know you've done your utmost to maintain a healthy and safe property, right? Yes, that's correct. On a side note, we have a 'How To Videos' portion of our website. You can find information about trimming and fertilization over there.
Back to today's purpose, though. Let's discuss the proper way to make sure that your trees are in good condition amidst any use of chemicals to rid ice on your property. Many rock salts contain sodium chloride. This chemical is highly detrimental to your trees, though. It can harm them by making it impossible for the roots to absorb water. Moreover, it also makes it very difficult for them to absorb any oxygen or any other necessary nutrients. So, please make sure that you use a melting agent that does NOT have this harsh chemical. You'll be glad you did. We promise.
You ask, "What am I to do if I don't use my regular rock salt?" Rest assured because Cartwright Tree Care has you covered with some helpful tips about the best ice melt. You can find melting agents that have chemical properties including calcium, potassium, or magnesium chloride. All of these are significantly less harmful to your trees than the aforementioned sodium chloride.
It's a win-win for everybody. You'll still melt the ice on your property that could produce any hazardous conditions. However, instead of the harm that your trees have had to sustain in previous winters, you'll be giving them a chance to breathe, quite literally. Now you can have a safe property and a strong plot of trees because you know how to use the best ice melt available.
If you would like to hear more or have questions about winterizing your trees, please go to our website, www.cartwrighttree.com and click on the 'Contact Us' tab. We are always grateful to hear from you and thoroughly enjoy serving our customers. Thank you!
Harsher weather is upon us as the season continues and then the arrival of winter comes. Brrr. We shield ourselves from the inclement weather and seek to stay healthy. Sometimes we forget that we aren't the only ones who need to take care of that this winter. Your tree friends are also susceptible to the more cruel winter weather. And, if they're not properly treated, they can incur serious damage. That's something none of us want to see happen. Thus, Cartwright Tree Care has put together information about how to use mulch in this blog. You'll understand what happens and what your trees need to survive in good health. Here we go!
What do you do when your trees have been weighed down by recent snowfall? How are you going to properly take care of your storm damaged trees while minimizing any chance for further damage to the tree or yourself? Articles can be found all over the web about the appropriate methods.
