What are the steps of a spring tree inspection?
What tree care should do in the spring?
As soon as the buds appear, spring has finally swept away the winter that we have been looking forward to seeing leave. The desire to get outside and into the garden becomes irresistible. Before thinking about relaxing, however, it is important to conduct a proper tree inspection. Problems are more easily detected when the leaves are not yet fully out. Unnecessary branches, i.e. broken, dead, diseased... will be much easier to spot. As soon as spring arrives, it is the ideal time to detect any sign that deserves attention in your large plants.
Inspect your roof line
Another place to inspect is the roof line. In the spring, the branches are still bare, while during the summer season, they will be camouflaged under thick foliage. However, some branches may have come too close to the roof, risking damage. It is then advisable to intervene without waiting for the summer so that this does not worsen. This is because the foliage will make the branches significantly heavier. The potential damage can affect the shingles or the covering and the plywood under it. It would be a mistake to think that only the largest branches are affected. It only takes a branch as small as one centimeter in size to cause damage. Wind-driven rubbing of branches also causes damage, which can become just as serious if you wait too long to do something about it. When it comes to risks that intensify over time, it is essential to intervene as soon as possible. And then it's best to hire a trusted arborist such as Kirkland Pruning to do some pruning or trimming. With his dexterity, he will save you from potential additional complications that may otherwise arise, either through ignorance or lack of practice.
Fertilize your trees in the spring
If you missed fertilizing your trees in the fall, you can fertilize them in the spring. You may even be surprised by the results, as you will be stimulating the spring flush of development. However, don't leave it until summer. Drought and heat stress trees during the summer, so it's a bad time to fertilize.
Look for wasp nests
Spring is not just a good time to look for branches that need pruning. It's also a good time to find out if wasps have set up nests in your trees. This will be even easier to detect than in midsummer, when the foliage becomes a thick mass. You will also be able to remove the nest more easily. Of course, you should take all the necessary precautions.
Last recommendation
In short, the spring season is an ideal time to carry out a tree inspection. This inspection allows you to identify branches that need to be pruned, those that could damage the roof, to spot any wasp nests and any other sign that intervention might be necessary. It is therefore recommended that you perform an annual spring inspection of your trees. Call a reliable arborist if you need one!
As soon as the buds appear, spring has finally swept away the winter that we have been looking forward to seeing leave. The desire to get outside and into the garden becomes irresistible. Before thinking about relaxing, however, it is important to conduct a proper tree inspection. Problems are more easily detected when the leaves are not yet fully out. Unnecessary branches, i.e. broken, dead, diseased... will be much easier to spot. As soon as spring arrives, it is the ideal time to detect any sign that deserves attention in your large plants.
Inspect your roof line
Another place to inspect is the roof line. In the spring, the branches are still bare, while during the summer season, they will be camouflaged under thick foliage. However, some branches may have come too close to the roof, risking damage. It is then advisable to intervene without waiting for the summer so that this does not worsen. This is because the foliage will make the branches significantly heavier. The potential damage can affect the shingles or the covering and the plywood under it. It would be a mistake to think that only the largest branches are affected. It only takes a branch as small as one centimeter in size to cause damage. Wind-driven rubbing of branches also causes damage, which can become just as serious if you wait too long to do something about it. When it comes to risks that intensify over time, it is essential to intervene as soon as possible. And then it's best to hire a trusted arborist such as Kirkland Pruning to do some pruning or trimming. With his dexterity, he will save you from potential additional complications that may otherwise arise, either through ignorance or lack of practice.
Fertilize your trees in the spring
If you missed fertilizing your trees in the fall, you can fertilize them in the spring. You may even be surprised by the results, as you will be stimulating the spring flush of development. However, don't leave it until summer. Drought and heat stress trees during the summer, so it's a bad time to fertilize.
Look for wasp nests
Spring is not just a good time to look for branches that need pruning. It's also a good time to find out if wasps have set up nests in your trees. This will be even easier to detect than in midsummer, when the foliage becomes a thick mass. You will also be able to remove the nest more easily. Of course, you should take all the necessary precautions.
Last recommendation
In short, the spring season is an ideal time to carry out a tree inspection. This inspection allows you to identify branches that need to be pruned, those that could damage the roof, to spot any wasp nests and any other sign that intervention might be necessary. It is therefore recommended that you perform an annual spring inspection of your trees. Call a reliable arborist if you need one!