Talking About Fruit Tree Care

Trees and other plants have what it takes to transform any landscape for the better. That's why you will find them in many homes today. In fact, they are known to help lower energy bills because their shade makes air-conditioning equipment more effective. Even so, trees have several needs that should not be overlooked. They include pruning, pesticide treatment, watering, and trimming. As you can see, carrying out all these duties is not easy, which is where a competent arborist comes in.

A tree service company usually works to save a tree if possible rather than cut a tree down when it is troublesome or sick. However, when a tree threatens your home, it may need to be removed even if it is healthy. Here's a look when you may want to talk to a tree service about removing a tree that's growing too close to your home. 1. Trees That Damage Your Roof

Wildfires can quickly tear through your landscaping, scorching everything in the path of the flames. Fortunately, there are landscaping tricks to help protect your home if you live in an at-risk fire area. Proper tree trimming is one of those tricks that can be implemented.  1. Remove Structural Overhangs Any tree branch that overhangs your home, garage, or outbuildings runs the risk of spreading flames to the building. For this reason, it is important to have all overhanging branches pruned back every spring.

Fertilizing your trees is an important part of ensuring your trees grow to their full potential. Fertilization is especially important if the soil around the trees does not have the essential nutrients that the trees require. In addition, fertilization can help the trees fight pests and diseases. However, there is a lot more to fertilizing your trees than heading to your local garden store, picking up a standard bag of fertilizer, and spreading it around.

Living on a tree-lined street that has matures trees can make you feel like you live on the set of a movie like Father of The Bride. While you may enjoy every second being outdoors and really soaking up all of that extra oxygen and shade, you may not realize that your tree needs to be cared for. Trees not only need to be watered on a regular basis, but they also need things like fertilizer and tree trimming.

Do you have a tree that looks like it is struggling? Maybe its branches are looking a bit limp. Some of the leaves are curling or sparse, and the bark just looks dry and delicate. It's hard to know what's wrong with a tree. It may have a fungal disease, or it might not be getting enough water or nutrients. Regardless of the exact cause of the tree's struggles, there are a few tree care services that can benefit the tree.

Crabapple trees can add exceptional beauty to your backyard. In the spring, their white or pink flowers add a splash of color amidst the greenery. Then in the fall, red crabapples add an autumn hue. If you want these trees to stay beautiful, however, you will have to take care of them — and that means trimming them regularly. Here are a few tips to help you trim your crabapple trees properly.

Around 30 million Christmas trees are sold in America each year, and if you put one up in your home, you know it requires a lot of TLC, along with the traditional trimming. Not to be left out, the trees in your yard also benefit from attention, particularly in the wintertime. Here's why. Dead Branches Can't Handle Ice And Heavy Snow Any overhanging branches, especially those close to your home or garage, pose a threat, in the event of severe weather conditions.