Essential Fall Tree Care

This fall, don’t let essential tree care fall by the wayside. This is the time of year your trees and landscaping need the most care and attention in order to help prepare for the cold. Make sure you are giving your trees everything they need to thrive in every season. As the trusted name in trees and landscaping, we have put together an outline of essential care for your deciduous trees in Ephrata. 

Even though it’s September, temperatures remain high. The weather in our area has been abnormally hot and dry, so make sure any smaller deciduous trees are getting the water they need to thrive. Any shrubs looking crispy? Make sure they’re getting the water they need to grow as well. 

Planting isn’t just for spring. Fall is actually one of the best times to plant! Planting deciduous trees in the fall gives them an extra growing season before the stress of summer. The combination of cooler temperatures and fall rain allows trees to establish their roots, making it easier on them to adjust to extreme heat or drought in the summer. Many people fear that young trees can't withstand the winter however this is not the case. Fall is an excellent time to plant trees! 

 

Next, take a walk around your property and carefully look at each individual tree, noting if there is any damage or any signs of disease. If you see any signs that your trees are being eaten by a pest or that they might be diseased, visit our garden center to get tips on how to mitigate this kind of damage. Be sure to take note of any branches that need to be pruned too. And, if you note a large number of Spotted Lantern Flies, be sure to report them to the proper authorities. This time of year, these invasive pests have reached their adult stage of maturity and are easy to spot. 

 

Now is also the time to prune. Pruning takes an experienced and steady hand to avoid causing damage to your trees. If you have the tools and know-how to do this, prune away the dead or diseased limbs. You can also prune your trees to reduce the density of the branches, to raise the vertical clearance or to decrease the height or spread of the tree. 

 

Are you concerned about the trees on your property? Are you are interested in purchasing more? Give us a call and let us know. We can offer advice and help you select the best trees for your landscaping. To learn more about deciduous tree care near Ephrata, call Root’s Nurseries at 717-898-0041, or you can contact us online.

How Professional Landscaping Can Help Improve Your Surroundings this Summer

With the frost behind us and warmer weather finally arriving for the long haul, now is the time to plan and prepare your planting and landscaping. If you’ve been dreaming of an outdoor oasis all year, now is the time to make it happen! And, with professional residential landscaping for your Lancaster home, you can go beyond the basics, creating a beautiful, functional outdoor space to enjoy. 

When it comes to your home, garden design and landscaping should involve more than just planting some seedlings, watching them grow and keeping them alive. Landscapes shouldn’t look like they’re frozen in time, but evolve with the natural biological processes as they grow and mature. Whether you realize it or not, your landscape will live its best life it’s able to adapt with the seasons. Here at Root’s Nurseries we understand that a well-designed landscape is a happy landscape. We can install new trees, shrubs and landscaping to add so much enjoyment and curb appeal to your home. That’s what our professional residential landscaping experts are here to do. 

A lot goes into planning the right landscape for a particular property and climate. With residential landscaping design from Root’s Nurseries you can ensure a landscape that not only thrives but enhances your home. From shade trees to shrubs, we know just about everything there is to know about how to help landscapes, gardens and trees thrive in Pennsylvania’s climate and environment. We even grow our trees on our own 100+ acres of land, and that way we know exactly where the trees came from, how they were grown and what condition they are in. 

 In addition to trees, we also offer perennials. Perennials make a great addition to any garden, offering a great foundation, helping stabilize the ecosystem and wildlife. And thanks to their deep roots, they don’t require as much fertilizer and water. 

 It’s time to invest in professional landscaping for a more enjoyable summer. The experts at Root’s can show you how. We understand that gardens should be healthy and vibrant, everything working together from the plants and soil to the overall environment. 

Allow us to get started on your new landscape today! Call Root’s Nurseries at 717-898-0041 or Request a Free Estimate and we can get started on your residential landscaping in Lancaster in no time.