If you saw our previous post on how to take care of your trees during a drought, this is the sequel. Many more great tips on how to nurse your tree(s) back to health during and after a stressful drought season.
- Don't Dig. Digging under the canopy of your tree may kill smaller roots. Roots, any and all, are essential for the tree ability to absorb water.
- Mulch it up. Mulch and healthy trees go together like peanut butter and jelly. Mulch around your trees helps it in so many ways. These little wood chips provide insulation, prevent water from evaporating too quickly, and they keep from pest like plants like weeds from growing and stealing your trees water energy.
- No pruning. Avoid pruning your live branches from your tree when there's a drought out. The same way your body sends energy and cells to help your skin recover after a scratch, a tree has to expend energy to recoup from losing a live part of itself. (Of course, pruning dead branches is a great way to keep the tree from constantly using water and energy to try and revive it)
The weaker a tree's health gets, the more susceptible it becomes to tree disease. Once affected, it is better to remove a diseased tree, as most diseases can spread from one plant to another. If this is the case, contact Cartwright Tree Care today for a safe, clean removal.