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Why You Should Mulch Your Trees Every Spring and Winter

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Let’s talk about the importance of mulching your trees. Continue below to learn why tree mulching is so vital, not only to the survival of your trees, but also for the curb appeal of your property! Mulching is a Vital Part of Tree Care Mulch is a man-made product generally composed of organic materials like wood chips, pine needles, manure, and other types of compost. But it can also be made from non-organic materials like rock, stone, geo-textile fabrics, and pulverized rubber. When applied properly, mulch allows soil to retain sufficient levels of moisture. This not only improves the condition of the soil, but it does also so much more! The Visible Benefits of Tree Mulching: * Promotes overall tree health * Controls weed growth * Insulates soil * Protects tree roots from extreme temperatures * Prevents certain plant diseases * Improves soil aeration and drainage * Gives landscaping a well-groomed look * Mulch decomposition improves soil fertility The Best Times of Y...

Reducing the Risk of Tree Damage from Summer Storms

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If you want to avoid the need for tree removal in Melbourne this season, there are several steps that you can take to help reduce your risk of tree damage. Warm weather often brings wind and rain, but proper tree care can help you avoid fallen and broken trees despite summer storms. Pruning Winds of the same strength can cause damage to one of your trees, but may leave others around it unharmed. This is because the wind affects each tree uniquely. Trees that have dense foliage and many branches are going to obstruct more wind and are more likely to suffer breakage than trees with fewer leaves and branches. Proper tree pruning reduces the risk of your trees suffering damage from summer storms. Tree service professionals can prune your trees in a way that reduces the amount of drag they create, helping to protect them from damage. If you’re planning to plant more trees, consider planting them in groupings so they can buffer one another against windy weather. Mulching If your are...