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.