When you have trees on your property you want to make sure that they are taken care of. This will ensure that the trees are able to reach their full potential. They need to be watered, have enough sun to absorb the nutrients that are necessary and have dead branches removed as necessary. Trees are a huge part of the land around and are needed for the ecosystem. You can do your part by making sure that your trees are able to survive all types of weather. One of the hardest types of weathers for a tree to survive is when it is dry outside. The heat and the dryness is hard to handle for many types of plants and trees are included. There are some tips on ways that you can get through the heat. Milam Tree Services outlines how to help your trees through dry weather.

Slow the Water Down

You might think that if the weather is dry and there is not any moisture in the form of rain you should soak your trees. Some people will dump a large amount of water on the tree and this will give it some moisture but for the overall health of the tree it is not a good idea. The best thing that you can do with a tree that has dry dirt around it is to slow the water down. The water should be given to the tree slowly and for a longer period of time. The ground around the tree should stay moisturized and that will let the nutrients get all the way to all the roots. It will also stop the top level of the roots from being rotted out with too much water.

Mulch Around Trees

You want to also utilize things that will help to keep the moisture that you work to get in the ground to stay there. That is why it is a good idea to have the ground around your trees treated with mulch. The mulch is a great insulator and will help to keep the area moist. When you allow the heat, sun and dry air to get around the tree it can continue to dry it out.

Pruning Trees in Summer

There are times in the year you should have your trees pruned and trimmed. It is best to leave the times and how it is done to a professional that has expertise in tree care. When the weather is very dry it is a good idea to stay away from trimming the tree. The only reason that you should trim is if there are damaged branches that are at risk of falling. When you trim during dry weather it will pull the nutrients from the ground that is needed to keep the tree alive. It is so that the tree can grow in the area that has been trimmed. Consult with a professional about the best time to trim.

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