Autumn is finally arriving, and with the sudden rush of colored leaves, crisp air, and summer’s growing season coming to a close, it’s time to start thinking about autumnal local tree care before winter sets in.
Local Tree Care in Autumn
Although you’ve spent a lot of time watering and watching over your plants during the lush growing season, your local tree care tasks aren’t quite done when fall arrives. The dormant season for Tennessee trees is almost here, but your local trees need a little extra boost if you want them to stay healthy through the winter and burst into life again in the spring.
After the first hard freeze, your trees will be dormant until spring. But during the first few months of fall, even while leaves are falling, your trees are still alive and busy working on storing energy and preparing for the winter season.
Individualized Local Tree Care
The main tree care tasks you should focus on in the autumn are fertilizing, watering, mulching, and pruning. However, these tasks aren’t one-size-fits all. Your local tree care routine should change depending on a few important factors, including
- Climate and growing zone, which is different depending on your geographic location in Tennessee
- Tree type, as flowering trees, evergreens, and shade trees all require different levels of nutrients and may have different ideal pruning seasons
- Tree age and health, as younger trees or damaged trees require more care and attention than established, healthy trees
Getting Help with Local Tree Care
Unless you already know exactly what fertilizers and pruning seasons your trees need, it’s often a good idea to consult with a tree care professional when getting started with autumnal tree care. Here at My Tree Guy, we can give your trees the care they need.