Tree Care Tips
- To avoid malnutrition, be sure to give your
trees an adequate amount of micronutrients, such as magnesium sulfate, limestone, gypsum, iron, and zinc. However, trees need
very limited amounts of these compounds, and an overabundance can be harmful. Have a certified arborist advise you on the
correct amounts of each you should provide.
- Frost damage can be prevented if your tree’s leaves stay
hydrated during a period of severe cold. Additionally, frequent watering and fertilization in anticipation of a cold night
can also “harden” the cells of certain plants.
- Borer insects are
very hard to anticipate or eliminate. The best defense is simply marinating your tree’s general health so it can bounce
back if it does develop an infestation.
- Overwatering or poor drainage can cause root rot in your trees.
Fungicides or manganese treatments can be effective as treatments or preventative measures.
- Pruning in the winter can avoid serious storm damage to trees and structure damage
during the desert monsoons. (Early July to early September)
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