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Summer Dos, Don’ts and Tips for Trees
Does
· Use organic mulches
(wood chips, bark, etc) to conserve soil moisture and moderate soil
temperature. Mulch should be 2 -4 inches deep and should never touch the
trunk of the tree.
· Pay more attention
to trees near pavement or other hard surfaces since these trees experience more
heat than those in the middle of a yard or landscaped area.
· Water so that it
soaks into the ground rather than running off.
· Deep watering is
essential!
· The best time to
water mature trees is between late evening, at night , or very early morning.
Trees replace the water they have lost during the day at night.
Watering at night also reduces the amount of water lost to evaporation.
· During drought and
water restrictions, give trees priority over lawns. It takes many more
years to grow a tree than a lawn. A lawn can become dormant and, if
necessary, can be replaced in a season; it could take a lifetime to replace a
large tree.
·
Inspect for Bugs.
·
There are several species that are more
prevalent in summer months. If you are unsure of what to look for, contact your
local arborist who can help identify devastating species and provide helpful
information on getting rid of the pests.
·
Hazard Assessment.
·
Now is the perfect time to inspect trees to determine hazard
assessment. The Atlantic Hurricane season officially began on June 1, 2012 and
ends on November 30, 2012. It is important to identify problem areas with trees
early on to protect your family, home and property. Contact your arborist to do
a complete assessment.
Donts
· Do not use
inorganic mulches such as stones.
· Do not give
small amounts of water. Even if this is done often, it does more harm
than good. This encourages shallow roots that dry quickly.
· Do not use
fertilizers around trees during drought and be very cautious about the use of
pesticides.
· Do not prune
unless absolutely necessary, with high temperatures many times trees can dry up
and instead of helping the tree you will be killing the tree. Spring and Fall
are the best times to prune a tree
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