Kansas City has the great fortune of experiencing four seasons a year. Each season brings with it tree maintenance needs. Here are some tips to make your Kansas City landscaping flourish:
- Winter. The beginning of the year is a good time for safety inspections of older trees, in part because bare branches make it easier to spot issues. Properly wrap new trees that have not developed a corky bark and could be easily damaged.
- Spring. Although sensitive pruning can be performed year round, many people think of pruning in the spring. This is acceptable, but don't over-do it. Remove dead, dying, or damaged branches. The best way to avoid inadvertently damaging the tree is to hire a certified specialist.
- Summer. Provide adequate tree watering and maintain mulch when needed. Here is an interesting article on summer tree maintenance.
- Fall. Protect young trees by wrapping their base in a hard, plastic guard or a metal hardware cloth. Burlap or plastic cloth are okay too.
Does your Kansas City landscaping need trimming, pruning, or health care? Contact Cartwright Tree Care in Missouri and Kansas. Online at www.cartwrighttree.com or call 816-965-6758.
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