If you have a garden that you care about, you would definitely want to keep your trees safe and healthy all the year round. It is necessary to provide the trees with special care in the summer, just like most of the other seasons. Summer has its unique seasonal impacts on trees. Caring for your trees in the right manner would ensure a healthy and thriving garden for you. We, at DNS Landscaping, are one of the leading landscaping companies in San Antonio. We are a family-owned business with expert landscape artists who know every trick to keep a garden healthy in the summer.
How should you go about caring for your trees?
There are certain dos and don’ts that you should keep in mind while caring for your trees in summer. If in doubt, you may always consult an expert for advice and even professional services.
- Mulching
Mulching is one of the integral parts of tree care, due to the various benefits that it comes with. In case you did not provide the trees with enough mulch in spring, definitely do it in summer. Mulching helps to conserve the moisture content in the soil, stabilize the soil temperature and reduces the weed growth. Ideally, you should place the mulch in a donut shape without causing it to touch the tree. When the mulch mounds against the tree trunk, it promotes the growth of pests and diseases.
- Preparing for storms
Summer typically comes with heavy winds and thunderstorms, which pose a threat to the large trees. You would want to prepare your trees for such weather so that the heavy branches do not fall off and cause injuries or damage to your properties. An arborist should be able to help you out with this. Brace or cable the trees that have weak limbs or remove the weak limbs completely if necessary. This would significantly reduce the risks.
- Irrigation
Quite naturally, proper irrigation is highly important in summer. You would have to water the trees adequately, especially if you have planted them very recently. Typically, trees tend to grow better roots when the irrigation is deeper but less frequent, compared to when it is shallow and frequently. On an average, an inch of water per week is enough.
- Protect trees from heat stress
Try to watch out for signs of heat stress, such as drooping, yellowing or wilting of the leaves. Heat stress is a major problem, particularly for the younger trees. Protect these trees from excessive heat by providing ample shade. If you find a plant with signs of heat stress, irrigate it with plenty of water.
- Watch out for pests
The warm weather of the summer tends to facilitate the growth of pest infestations. Stay vigilant and inspect the trees regularly to look for pests. A tree looks quite healthy until a severe infestation takes places and causes heavy damages. It is necessary to carry out inspections at least once a week.
With adequate care, your trees should be able to thrive well in hot summers. If you need any professional assistance, you may always call DNS Landscaping at (210) 765-8667.