The changing of the seasons is coming to the Burbank area. You will want to make sure your trees and shrubbry is prepared for the chance. Here are some of the most important things you should be doing and looking for.
Picking The Right Tree
Pick the right tree for the right site on your property. Don’t try to fight mother nature. Help ensure your tree gets off to a good start and enjoys a healthy life by picking the right tree for your property.
A soil test provides great information. This information is the pH of the soil and its structure.
Dig a planting hole that is shallow and wide. “One of the most common mistakes we see with tree planting is the tree gets planted too deeply in a narrow hole, which causes the roots to grow in a circular pattern rather than venturing out into the surrounding soil and establishing a strong foothold,” says Laverne. “Those trees that don’t get a good grip on native soil are prone to wind throw and failure.”
The planting hole should be four to five times the width of the tree’s root ball, and the tree should come out one half inch higher than the ground after planting.
Water
Provide enough water. Keep watering your new tree up until the soil freezes—even after all of the other trees in your yard have lost their leaves. Resume regular watering in the late winter when the ground thaws.
We look forward to being your first call when it comes to tree maintenance in Burbank. Don’t hesitate calling us to ask us what you think are the smallest questions. We can’t wait to help you and have the chance to earn your business.