Well, it’s that time of year; the nights are getting longer and the days are getting colder. If you’re feeling it, your trees are too, and it’s time to get ready for winter!
Whether you’re new to the Denver area or simply need some extra help with getting your trees ready for winter, you’ve come to the right place! ArborScape’s experience here is unmatched!
After nearly thirty years in business, we know the landscape well enough to know just what trees need this time of year.
Getting your trees ready for winter is more important than people might think. How you care for them during the blooming season affects their health even during dormancy.
Get Your Trees Ready for Winter
ArborScape recommends a Fall Deep Root Stimulator for just about every tree here in Denver. Our clay soils already make it difficult for trees to receive the proper nutrients, so this stimulator will help enhance fine root growth for better absorption.
Watering in Winter
An important note to make is that watering your trees during the winter is just as important as watering during the rest of the year.
This is the time of year when the leaves start changing colors. However, browning leaves is something to watch out for. While browning leaves can be caused by pests or disease, it’s often caused by lack of proper watering.
While we can rely on the snow for some moisture getting through to our trees, Denver’s altitude means water evaporates quickly.
In order to make sure your trees are receiving enough water throughout the winter, ArborScape offers winter watering services so you don’t have to measure how much water your trees need, and trudge through the cold to water all your trees.
For younger, smaller trees, this may be an easier task, but if you’re out in Parker or Elizabeth, you know how tedious it can be trying to water all those mature trees on your property.
Read here to see how we measure your trees for proper winter watering.
Mulching Your Tree
Because water retention is so crucial for our trees here, another important option for winter tree care is mulching the base of your tree. This will help conserve water so it doesn’t evaporate as quickly.
Mulching the base of your tree can also help with the tree’s health by adding nutrients to the soil around it, especially if you want to add in the leaves falling onto your lawn.
Proper mulching is a necessity to receive the benefits. Ditch the volcano method and stick to the donut method!
Winter Pruning
It’s important to note that different types of trimming can also help in getting your trees ready for winter.
Building clearance and trimming dead or decaying branches before the snow comes can potentially save you a lot of property damage.
If you’re having concerns about your trees, now is the time to act! We’re booking into November, so now is the time call for a free estimate and get on our schedule!
We also reserve time in the winter for pruning certain trees that are most prone to fire blight. Since trees are dormant in winter, the fire blight can’t spread as easily, making it safer to prune these trees during this season, specifically between January and March.
The trees susceptible to this disease include any tree in the apple and rose family, whether they bear fruit or not.
For Denver, common trees include crabapples, pears, hawthorns, and serviceberries. Be sure to look out for common symptoms and give us a call to get on our schedule sooner rather than later.
So, if you’re looking for the best winter tree care in Denver, give us a call at (303) 806-8733 or fill out our contact form for a free estimate!
