One of the biggest details prospective home buyers look at when considering a house is the greenery that surrounds it. Does it have a lush lawn that is regularly watered? How about a tree in the backyard that provides ample amounts of shade all summer long? When it comes time for the new owners to move in, they seem to forget that greenery requires maintenance at regular intervals. Not monitoring the health of the tree by looking for clues of insect infestation or other problems can have drastic consequences later down the line. Such problems can weaken the entire structure of a tree, leaving it prone to collapse in the event of a severe weather system. You don’t need to be any sort of specialist to spot the warning signs of a sick tree and if you take the initiative to keep a close eye on the trees lining your property, you will be rewarded with lush greenery year round.
If you are in a position to cultivate a tree from planting stage onwards, you can take steps to ensure that it prospers into a healthy adult and won’t give you a headache when it comes to maintenance. When planting your tree, always carefully consider the planting location. If you choose an area that has a sidewalk or some other structure nearby, you may be setting yourself up for problems once the tree’s roots extend outwards. In selecting a location, you also need to consider what sort of sunlight exposure the tree requires and how much water it needs to thrive. Perhaps a sprinkler is a tad too close to the planting site, raising the likelihood of over-watering. This brings us to another potential issue – underground fixtures. A tree’s roots can interfere with piping, potentially causing some costly damage. Unless you want to pay the price for tree excavation services, do your homework.
If, like most homeowners, you are stuck caring for a tree that was planted way before you moved in, tree trimming services are highly recommend. Trees can often grow far too large for their own good, and nobody feels comfortable when a tree’s limbs begin to hover over a new car or some other expensive possession. Not only can an arborist keep a tree from expanding beyond a reasonable size, but he or she can also address some of the potential problems like bug infestations which we mentioned above. It is ultimately the responsibility of the homeowner to alert the arborist to potential issues. Close observation and collaboration with a professional is the key to maintaining healthy trees on your property.