Having trees on your property can really help keep your home cooler, give you shade for the summer and bring beautiful greenery around your home. But what do you do when it starts to die? Is there a way that you can help your trees avoid problems during the summer? Arbor Improvements understands, that during the summer your trees can start to look dead and start dying. There are some reasons why this can happen and some ways you can help prevent it.
Tree Disease & Pests
Insects like aphids, whiteflies, lace bugs, and scales can wreak havoc on your trees. Check under your leaves, this is often where they like to start doing their major damage. You may also want to look for bite marks, holes, or white spots that can be caused by the insects. It is smart to check out the branches, trunks, and foliage of your trees and even bushes. If you see any yellow, orange, or brown spotting, this could be a fungal disease caused by insects. When the leaves start to spot, this could lead to the loss of leaves on your trees.
Heat Stress in Trees
It can be a very common problem during the summer. With the heat, trees will lose moisture. This can lead to drooping, wilting and scorched leaves. If you notice any of the symptoms on your trees you should do something immediately. If your trees are stressed because of heat it can cause harm or even death to the trees. One way to help protect your trees is by watering the trees deeply and regularly during the hot summer months. If you are able, provide shade for them, either by other trees or shade cloth.
Drought Stressed Trees
Drought problems for trees can be a big issue during the summer. If the tree is suffering from dehydration, it can also lead to wilting, scorched leaves, and eventually death. If your area is prone to drought during the summer, then you need to take certain steps to protect your trees. Water deeply and regularly, use a drip irrigation system, and/or mulch around the trees. This can help get water to your trees and keep the moisture in.
Tree Soil Problems
Soil can have a big impact on your trees. If the soil is healthy, it will hold the water and the nutrients longer which will help your trees to grow. If you have poor soil or it is too compact then it will be hard for your roots to spread through the soil. Depending on the type of soil you have, you may want to bring in soil or make sure that you fertilize your soil to help your trees grow properly.
Tree Trimming, Removal & More in Greenville, Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Union and Spartanburg, SC
Knowing the types of problems the summer can bring for your tree can help you prevent the problem from starting. But if you need help with removing any dead or dying trees or just trimming your trees back, then give Arbor Improvements a call.
