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What are Some Benefits to Pruning Your Trees in the Winter?

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Some Benefits to Pruning Your Trees in the Winter Include: Reduces the risk of spreading fungal diseases like Dutch Elm, Oak Wilt, and Hypoxylon Canker Prepares trees for a healthier and robust Spring Easy to Evaluate the Structure In the winter months, your deciduous trees will lose all of their leaves and this makes all the limbs and the structural integrity of the trees easy to evaluate. Evergreens don’t lose their leaves or greenery in the same manner, but if you have a mixture of both types of trees, your evergreens may lose some needles or leaves from winter weather and storms. On your deciduous trees, it’s much easier for a trained professional to identify any dead limbs that need to be pruned. They can also identify any dangerous branches that may fall on a person or a structure when they are weighed down by thick ice or snow. This benefit is to keep your trees safe. Spring Has Sprung When you have your trees pruned in late winter, it allows you to contain them i...

10 Tips to Help Trees Survive the Colder Weather

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As winter approaches and temperatures start to drop, it’s important to be mindful of how the colder weather can affect your trees. While winter is an important part of the tree’s growth cycle, extreme winter weather can cause damage and even death if not properly cared for. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to help ensure that your trees survive the winter months safely and healthily. Continue below to learn the top 10 tips for winter tree care that will help keep your trees in top condition throughout the coldest season of the year! Winter Tree Care Tips That Promote Longevity For your trees to stay happy and healthy through winter, some simple caring steps will help you on your way. Taking the time to prepare your trees now may prove fruitful come springtime. Follow these helpful tips for winter tree care so that your trees remain in optimal condition even during the chilliest season: 1. Water Your Trees Regularly: It might seem counterintuitive, but win...