A quick glance around your yard on the weekend can reveal some work that needs to be done in order to improve the look of your yard – for example, weeds that need to be pulled from the garden or tree branches that need to be cut. Many homeowners immediately think to get out the power tools and take care of things themselves. However, it’s important to remember that some jobs are best left to the professionals before you begin working on your trees.
Tree care is inherently a hazardous job, with many risks involved, so over the next couple of posts, we’ll be sharing some information with you we recently provided for a Tree Care Industry Association brochure to help you determine when to do-it-yourself, and when to call in an expert. Today, we’ll tell you what you can do with your own trees:
- Work on trees and shrubs that do not require a ladder. Prune out any small dead and/or broken branches within reach of a handsaw, pole saw, or pole pruner.
- Use extreme caution when pruning branches that are directly overhead, as they can tear or fall unexpectedly during pruning.
- Apply a layer of two to four inches of wood chips or organic mulch over the root zone of your trees. This will help retain moisture and provide beneficial organic material to the tree roots.
- Have your trees inspected regularly for disease or decay in order to prevent hazards in the tree.
We hope you’ve found these tips to be helpful. At a later date, we’ll share with you the reasons for hiring a qualified and professional tree care company, so be sure to stay tuned for more information!
Visit the Cartwright Tree Care website for more information on our tree care and plant healthcare services, or give us a call at 816-965-6758.
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