Image via PinterestThe early days of spring are a great time to take care of your gardens and perform tree maintenance. Pruning and shaping your trees before they start budding gives you a chance to give your trees an aesthetically pleasing shape. It will also help strengthen the branches of your trees, giving them a head start for the upcoming growing season.
Performing tree maintenance early in spring can help you see the shape of the tree and identify problem areas easier. It also causes less stress on your younger trees.
When performing maintenance in spring, look for branches that are hanging over structures, branches that are often rubbing together, and dead branches. These should all be removed to prevent damage. You can easily test if a branch is alive by scratching the bark down to the soft wood. If you see green, your branch is alive.
Aside from taking care of your trees, you can also give your garden beds a head start. Rake out debris from last year's garden and consider redoing your borders to give a fresh, clean look.
The tree maintenance specialists at Cartwright Tree Care can guide you in the right direction when it comes to getting a jump on your landscaping this year. Contact us at 816-965-6758 for more information.