--- title: 5 Tips to Prepare your Trees for Fall in Kansas City description: 5 Tips to Prepare your Trees for Fall in Kansas City! image: https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hubfs/Beautifying_Kansas_City_With_Every_Season.jpg --- # 5 Tips to Prepare your Trees for Fall in Kansas City Sep 12, 2016 1:06:13 PM --- **![Beautifying_Kansas_City_With_Every_Season.jpg](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Beautifying_Kansas_City_With_Every_Season.jpg?width=600&height=600&name=Beautifying_Kansas_City_With_Every_Season.jpg) ** Fall is the most important time for tree care in Kansas City because during this vibrant yet settle season your trees are recovering from the extream summer heat and they are preparing as we enter winter wonderland in Kansas City.   It is crucial to protect your trees long-term health, which will make them less vulnerable during storms. Follow these 5 simple tips below for healthy, happy and safe trees through out the Fall[ season](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/news/all-about-winter-tree-care) in Kansas City.  --- Are your trees ready for this Fall season?  Contact Cartwright Tree Care to request your [free consultation](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/24-hour-emergency-response).   [![Download the Cartwright Tree Care Fall Checklist](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/507305/27d3ad93-cc47-4776-a6a6-b847574fc681.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/507305/27d3ad93-cc47-4776-a6a6-b847574fc681)   ![Prune_black.jpg](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Prune_black.jpg?width=131&name=Prune_black.jpg)#1  Maintain a very good upkeep on your trees throughout the entire year instead of only focusing on certain seasons.  Well maintained, strong, [healthy trees](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/news/3-quick-tips-for-healthy-trees-throughout-the-winter) always do better than the weak, damaged and un-managed trees.   ![deep_root_fert_black.jpg](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/hubfs/deep_root_fert_black.jpg?width=131&name=deep_root_fert_black.jpg "deep_root_fert_black.jpg")#2 Apply a good [Fall Deep Root Fertilization](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/news/fall-maintenance-tips-for-your-trees-in-kansas-city).  This promotes good root growth!     ![shutterstock_384794368.jpg](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_384794368.jpg?width=131&name=shutterstock_384794368.jpg "shutterstock_384794368.jpg")#3 Build a relationship with a tree care professional and make a [pruning plan](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/tree-trimming).  This will ensure your trees are being pruned correctly and at the right times of the year to ensure their health and integrity for the next growing season.    ![shutterstock_256640896.jpg](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_256640896.jpg?width=131&name=shutterstock_256640896.jpg "shutterstock_256640896.jpg")#4 [Don't stop watering](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/news/the-importance-of-watering-your-trees-through-fall-and-winter).  This is very important.  Most people think to stop once a little cold weather comes our way but, trees need water throughout the entire year to survive.  Don't water when the ground freezes but resume once it un-freezes!   ![dfghjm.jpg](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dfghjm.jpg?width=131&name=dfghjm.jpg "dfghjm.jpg")#5 Inspect your trees often or have a Cartwright Tree Care Professional perform our yearly Risk assessment for [disease, insects](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/news/avoiding-tree-diseases) and damage that could be detrimental to your trees.     [![Get your FREE Yearly Assessment Here! ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/507305/3edf2ef3-41b9-424d-a515-5349b5ee806d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/507305/3edf2ef3-41b9-424d-a515-5349b5ee806d) ---   [Tree Maintenance](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/topic/tree-maintenance) ##### Like it? 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