Although trees require less regular maintenance than many other plants, they still need some work to keep them healthy. Each season you should complete a few tasks to ensure the well-being of your trees. Below are some tree service tips that are best handled in spring.

3 Basic Tree Service Tips for Spring

1. Prune Limbs

Tree pruning in the spring will help to clear away limbs that died or were damaged over the winter. If your tree has grown too dense, you’ll want to thin it out to increase air circulation and access to sunlight. In the process, you’ll decrease the chances of it developing mold or harmful diseases.

2. Remove Debris

When the humidity starts to rise, your tree will be more susceptible to fungal diseases. This likelihood increases if you don’t remove leaves and other debris from around the base of your tree, as they tend to hold in moisture and may cause root rot. In young trees especially, fungi can soften their bark, enabling insects to invade.

3. Add Mulch

Adding mulch around your tree provides a handful of benefits. It will prevent weeds from growing in the area, limiting the competition your tree faces for water, and it also helps the soil to retain moisture. Mulch improves the soil’s ability to maintain a consistent temperature even on the hottest days of spring and summer. Just be sure to leave a few inches between the mulch circle and the base of the tree to prevent fungal growth.

If you need assistance taking care of the trees around your home this spring, contact the expert arborists at H & H Tree Service. They provide all manner of tree services to the New London, NC, area. So, whether you require seasonal tree trimming or need a tree fully removed, you can call them at (704) 463-0353 for help. To learn more about their offerings, be sure to visit their website and follow them on Facebook.