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With proper selection and maintenance, trees can enhance the look of your yard or property. Below are some tips to help you have a better understanding of your trees and tree care. If you have any questions or need tree service feel free to contact A West Tree Service at 214-458-9504.

Proper watering can be the key to survival of newly planted trees.

During spring, summer and fall: If rainfall is not sufficient (generally 1 inch/week) the tree should be watered every five to seven days.

In winter: If we experience a dry month, evergreens should be watered on a mild day. (Soil at 1-2 inches below ground level should be kept moist at all times.) A slow gentle soaking is preferable. However, excess water accumulation in the planting hole is a leading cause of transplant death. Watering must be appropriate for soil type and drainage.

The area around the tree should be mulched with three to four inches of organic mulch.
The mulch will help reduce competition from weeds and grasses, conserve soil moisture and moderate soil temperature extremes. The mulch should not be placed against the stem of the tree as that can cause bark suffocation or crown rot. Black plastic should not be placed under the mulch since it restricts water movement and oxygen availability to the roots.

Do not use tree wrap. Many early references recommend wrapping the trunks of newly planted trees to protect against temperature extremes, sun-scald, boring insects and drying. More recent research indicates that temperature differentials at the bark are greater with tree wrap than without. Further, tree wrap tends to hold in moisture on the bark and can lead to fungal problems. Also, insects tend to burrow between the bark and the wrap.

Proper planting is critical to the establishment and long-term health of trees.
Poor planting and follow-up care likely leads to more tree death than all other causes combined. Let the experts at A West Tree Service help you pick the proper tree for your yard and plant it for you, giving the best opportunity for a long and healthy tree life.

Stakes should be used. Guy wires should be slack to force the tree's roots to grow and eventually support it, but not slack enough to allow it to fall or lean. The staking system should be checked periodically to ensure it is not injuring the tree. Stakes should be removed after one or more growing seasons depending on the size of the tree and the soil conditions. If support systems are left in place too long, the tree's ability to stand alone may be reduced and the chances of girdling injury are increased.

Wait to fertilize. Since the root system of a newly planted tree is limited, fertilization is often not recommended at the time of planting. Excessive fertilizer salts in the root zone can be damaging. If fertilizer is used at planting or in the first growing season, application of a controlled-release fertilizer is suggested. Fertilization in the fall when the roots are active can be beneficial.

Pruning following planting should be limited. The tree will grow and establish most rapidly if pruning is minimized at planting. Broken or damaged limbs should be removed.

Trimming and deadwooding while trees are dormant in fall and winter allows trees to heal faster and causes less stress. You can count on A West Tree Service to properly trim and take care of any deadwooding needed, keeping your tree healthy and looking beautiful.

Trees that receive proper care and maintenance live longer and are healthier than their neglected counterparts. Help protect the health of your trees by following a few simple steps:

- Keep pets and small animals away from your trees
- Do not nail objects to your trees
- Do not cut the bark, trunk or branches of your trees
- Be careful when using lawnmowers near your trees
- Water your trees during lengthy dry spells

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