Fall Checklist
The subsurface watering method is
ideal for trees and shrubs without
irrigation systems, newly planted
trees and trees that need temporary
relief from drought stress.
Step Three: Timely planting
Step Four: Equip for the cold
You know winter will arrive after fall,
so start preparing now for the snow,
frost and cold temperatures.
Any sort of extreme weather condition
may pose a higher risk of stress for
Some trees shed their leaves in
your trees, so cable, brace, and prune
autumn and sprout new life in the
them before the snow and ice hit.
spring, but did you know fall is
actually the opportune time to plant
If your tree has weakened or has
new trees? Since temperatures are
broken or rotting branches, it may
much cooler and there is much
not be strong enough to withstand
less chance of stress from sun
the added weight of a heavy snowfall
scorch, drought or extremely high
or ice storm. Pruning in fall can be
temperatures, newly planted trees
easier because most trees have little
get the chance to build root mass
to no leaves, exposing the structure
and prepare for winter dormancy this
underneath.
season.
Trees do many things to make our
world better, especially during
autumn. By following these four steps
this fall, your trees will not only thank
you, but will stand stronger healthier
and happier because of it.
To promote your trees’ ability to
offer their best fall color, talk to a
certified arborist at Davey Tree. Find
a trusted tree care specialist at
www.davey.com.
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