Winter Preparation Checklist

Winter officially starts next Monday. Here are some tips to prepare your trees.

Source: TreeHelp.com

1. When adding new trees, purchase only those species native to your area's hardiness zone. Trees native to areas even one zone milder than yours might experience significant stresses during your region's winters.

2. Maintain good tree upkeep throughout the year. Strong healthy trees will always have an easier time than weak and damaged ones.

3. Do a post spring inspection of your trees every year. Promptly treat any damage that you find.

4. In preparing for winter, remember to prune only after your trees have entered dormancy after the risk of new growth.

5. Apply a good fall fertilizer that promotes root growth over leaf growth.

6. Lay a layer of mulch down around the bases of your trees to moderate temperature fluctuations and moisture loss. Don't forget to leave a space between the mulch and the trunk of the tree to discourage mice.

7. Check occasionally during the cold season for signs of rodent damage. Use bait, enclosures or repellents as necessary.

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