Regularly taking care of the trees on your property is required for maximum tree health. It is also important for the safety of the surrounding environment. This article will provide information on the importance of tree maintenance, including its effects on health, safety, and the home or business resale value. If the trees on your property have been neglected for too long, this article is especially for you!
Tree Health
Trees need to get routine check-ups, just like humans do! This may seem unnecessary as trees have evolved for millions of years without human intervention. However, our world and its climate change all the time!
Regular tree maintenance helps to identify if there are any issues early on. Treating any issue found as early as possible decreases the odds of it spreading. This limits the chances of the rest of the tree becoming negatively affected, possibly to a point beyond saving.
Encourage Tree Growth
As part of encouraging overall tree health, tree maintenance also boosts tree growth! By removing branches that are either dead, diseased, or damaged, pruning helps trees allocate their resources more efficiently.
Then, any care provided, such as fertilizing, soil conditioning, and regular watering, provides the remaining healthy parts with more nutrients. Trees often become stronger and even more resilient!
Tree Maintenance Limits Pests
Sick trees offer the perfect bark for insects to bite through. While there are far too many insects to discuss in this article, borers like bark beetles are worth mentioning. Unfortunately, these beetles are attracted to the odors emitted by dying trees. (Healthy trees usually don’t provide as accommodating and liveable conditions as sick trees).
Although, depending on the insect, even healthy trees can be enticing. However, healthier trees are in better shape to handle insect attack. They also tend to have a higher sap flow. This doesn’t allow some insects like borers and their eggs to survive. This is yet another reason why many pests are attracted to unhealthy trees!
Pest infestations can be limited with proper tree maintenance, such as pruning. This includes removing dead/diseased branches, maintaining healthy soil conditions, and keeping the area clean.
Reduces Safety Risks
Clearly, we care about the health and well-being of trees. They do a lot for the environment, and they should be protected! On the other hand, we also prioritize the health and safety of civilians.
It would be difficult to offer an exact number of tree-related injuries and/or deaths each year in Canada. (We would never want to incite panic over such a matter.) Nevertheless, sick and dead trees are often noticed due to their falling limbs. In some cases, these can cause damage to property, infrastructure, or injury to persons.
Trees become more resistant to environmental stressors thanks to regular monitoring and proper care. This does not mean that they are invincible! If a tree is damaged due to a bad storm or other incident, contact a tree care professional. They will assess the damage and safety of the area.
They will also advise whether a complete tree removal is necessary. If pruning is adequate, prompt action can be taken. This will help to mitigate further damage to homes, power lines, cars, and nearby structures.
If you’re curious as to how often trees require trimming or if you have any other questions, please refer to our FAQ page!
Improve Property Appearance and Value
Unless a homebuyer’s main goal is to make room for a pool, healthy trees can be a great selling point for any home. They provide shade, are good for the environment, encourage biodiversity, and are visually stunning. On the other hand, sick and dying trees aren’t the most glamorous of things to look at.
If the property’s appearance isn’t a main concern, it may be time to reevaluate this! According to Sotheby’s Realty, a home’s curb appeal is one of its most important assets. You’d be surprised by how easily a property’s aesthetic can affect its value.
Trees that have seen better days or appear dangerous can harm the process of enticing potential homebuyers. Rather than being a model of health, they are simply a reminder of the work that must be done on the property. No one wants to be roped into buying that! House flipping is one thing, but handling the landscape is another.
Certified Arborists At Your Service!
Has this article shed light on your tree care needs? Are they perhaps a bit more urgent than you thought? If so, our dedicated team of certified arborists is committed to providing you with the highest quality tree care services. Whether you require tree removal, tree trimming, or stump grinding, we use advanced equipment and proven techniques for the utmost professional services.
Have you been left with a mess due to other arborists in the past? Let us replace that unpleasant memory! We are devoted to providing top-quality and efficient tree care services to businesses and homes throughout the West Island of Montreal. At RedLeaf Tree Service, we never want to leave you with more work than when you started. We will take care of everything, including the cleanup.
Call us today at 514-924-5915! You may also contact us online or email us at redleaftreeservice@gmail.com. We’ll be happy to answer any questions and address any concerns.
