One of the most common practices that can be harmful to your tree is not pruning, trimming, or pulling off dead and damaged parts of your tree. Most of us have an idea about how to keep our trees healthy and well-looking, but we tend to take for granted that all these things are necessary to keep them in good shape and actually healthy. This is one of the biggest mistakes that people make when it comes to maintaining their tree. Just as you wouldn’t want a dead limb hanging off of you – your trees don’t want to be encumbered by dead weight. Maintenance for Both Appearance & HealthNot Pruning EnoughThe danger: Not pruning enough can significantly affect the growth of trees. When done incorrectly, it can negatively affect a tree’s growth and restrict air circulation through the branches. What to do: Some people think that once a tree is mature, it no longer requires pruning. Pruning is important while it is young and even when it’s already old. Just be sure to do it correctly and at the right time. Pruning Too MuchThe danger: A tree can be fatally damaged if too much is pruned. Cutting the healthy branches can affect its stability which can lead to a potentially hazardous situation. On the other hand, cutting too close to the main trunk can leave an open wound making it susceptible to pests and diseases. What to do: Prune the smallest amount you possibly can while taking into consideration your desired effect. Never prune more than a quarter of the crown since this is where most of the leaves are. Equipment DamageThe danger: A nick in a tree trunk or branch may not seem a big deal, but it can be. A small cut is all that’s needed for a fungus to enter your tree and cause it to die in a few years or less. What to do: Be cautious when using any equipment around your tree. When mowing or strimming, make sure that the roots are not damaged. If you are going to lean items on your tree, make sure you do so carefully, and that no sharp edges can potentially damage the bark. Over And Under IrrigationThe danger: Not watering your trees enough can lead to their death. Some of the most common signs of trees not getting enough water are when leaves change color (when they’re not supposed to) or wilt. Overwatering can suffocate a tree when there’s too much water in the soil. What to do: The amount of water trees need depends on a couple of factors like age, species, time of the year, weather, and soil type. As a general rule, younger trees should be watered more frequently. Planting Too DeepThe danger: Roots will struggle to grow and may even grow upwards and back toward the trunk. This is known as a girdling root which will encircle all of the trunk. This will lead to the tree’s poor health because the movement of water and nutrients become restricted, as well as making the tree unstable. What to do: The goal is to get it right the first time. If it’s already too late, consider replanting young trees. Established trees that are planted too deeply can be remedied by removing excess soil from the flare of the tree root. These are just a mere few of the common issues that we see out there. All easy to fix, but you have to know what it is that you need to fix before you can do anything about it! Treescape are the go-to Cotswald Tree Service. Not in the Charlotte – Chantilly area? No problem, we also offer our services out into Gastonia and beyond. The post Common Tree Care Mistakes you may be Making first appeared on TreeScape Tree Experts. via TreeScape Tree Experts https://ift.tt/2RakCqj
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