Seasonal Tree Care in Fall River: A Year-Round Guide

During the Winter Season

Salt used as a de-icer may cause harm to trees when it enters the soil and damages the roots, and reduces the ability to absorb nutrients. Snow and ice can damage the branches of trees, and the repeated freezing and thawing of water within the trunk and branches will also create stress on the bark and the cambium layer of trees. Protective measures that professionals take include cutting back branches to minimize snow loads and to prevent damage from heavy snows, applying desiccant to evergreen trees, and placing barriers around trees to block salt from reaching them.

During the Spring Season

The Spring season is important for preparing Fall River’s trees to grow and recover from the damage sustained during the winter months. Professionals assess each tree for winter damage and apply a variety of strategies to promote healthy growth, including properly timed fertilizer applications, early disease control, and strategically pruning trees before their complete leaf out.

During the Summer Months

During the summer months, Fall River’s urban trees are subjected to extreme heat and drought. Professionals use various strategies to manage summer conditions, which include deep-root feeding, proper irrigation practices, and inspecting trees for signs of heat stress and diseases. Regular inspections of trees during the active growth period allow professionals to detect and correct potential issues before they become major concerns.

Fall Season

Preparing trees for the fall and winter seasons involves much more than simply cleaning up leaves. Professionals use a variety of strategies, including adding amendments to the soil, protecting the roots, and strategically pruning trees to help trees withstand winter stresses, and to provide structures for trees to prevent disease and to make trees stronger. The fall is very important for preventing disease and building strength in trees so that they can be well-prepared for the winter months and spring growing season.

Environmental Factors Due to Urban Setting

Fall River has an urban environment, which provides unique obstacles to the health of its urban trees. Trees in urban environments have limited soil and are subject to compacted soils and reflected heat from surrounding buildings, all of which create stressful conditions for tree growth. Professionals provide specialized techniques to assist with managing the environmental stress factors associated with urban settings, and provide conditions necessary to ensure urban trees are able to grow and thrive in the face of adversity.

Conclusions

Providing year-round professional tree care will enhance the life span and overall health of Fall River’s urban forest. At Precision Tree Services Fall River, our focus on a seasonal approach to caring for trees allows us to adjust our methods to accommodate the changing environmental conditions and provide the best possible care for your trees. With professional tree management, we contribute to the enhancement of the aesthetic appeal of our community’s trees, provide for the safety of our community’s citizens, protect property values, and increase environmental benefits.