Trees go through a process called dormancy which is similar to hibernation in animals and this is how they are able to stay alive.

What is Dormancy?

This is a period in the tree’s life cycle when its growth and development stop temporarily. The tree’s metabolism slows down significantly which in turn helps the tree to conserve more energy over the colder winter months.

The first part of this process is when the tree begins to lose its leaves. This is due to the tree not making food in the winter, so it no longer has any use for the leaves that would require energy to maintain. The dropping of leaves means deciduous trees can cope better with high winds and heavy snowfall because, without the leaves to act as big sail in the wind, the tree branches can bend and flex, hopefully without causing too much damage to them and the snow has a smaller area to land on.

Trees know when to start dormancy as they are sensitive to changes in environmental conditions such as a drop in temperature and a decrease in the amount of daylight they receive which are the two main factors that determine when a tree will rest for the winter.

Why is Winter a Good Time for Tree Maintenance?

Arborists are able to more easily access your trees with their tree care equipment when the ground surrounding your tree is frozen. Also, pruning deciduous trees in the winter promotes fast regrowth in the spring and decreases the chances for some tree diseases to spread. Pruning branches will leave your trees with open wounds that could possibly be a target for infections but as they conserve their energy in the winter, they have more energy available to concentrate on healing these wounds.

With deciduous trees, it’s also easier to identify any issues with the tree after the leaves have fallen. You’re more easily able to spot any branches that are diseased, dying or dead which means you will be more efficient with your pruning.

If you would like some tips or would like us to come and do the tree pruning then contact us on 0161 456 0989 or 01625 850 320.

How Can You Prepare Your Trees for Winter?

There are a few different ways you can prepare your trees for the cold to ensure they remain as healthy as possible. The first is to prune, as mentioned above, to give them a healthy start to winter.

Repeated freezing and thawing can cause the soil to expand and contract which can cause damage to the roots and pull saplings out of the ground. To counter this, make sure to try and maintain a more constant soil temperature by adding around 2 to 3 inches of mulch around the base of your tree at the end of autumn or the beginning of winter. This insulates the roots and significantly slows down any loss of moisture.

Make sure that you water your trees well before winter begins as the water acts as an insulator. Also, the moist soil tends to stay warmer than dry soil, so this can help to protect roots too.

You can find more methods on protecting your trees in the winter on the Royal Horticultural Society website here.

Get in Touch

If you need more advice on how best to protect your trees in the winter or what we can do to help then get in touch with our team on 0161 456 0989 or 01625 850 320.

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Plan Before You Plant

Trees are tough plants and their roots fight back against man-made obstacles surrounding them. In urban areas, tree roots are often forced to grow between buildings and under driveways and pavements. As they grow, the tree roots can potentially cause damage to properties by breaking walls and pipes so when planting trees, it’s best to keep in mind that depending on how tall the tree will grow, the further away from any buildings or pavements it needs to be. Medium to large trees should ideally be planted at least 10 feet from any buildings or other structures.

• Small trees can reach 20 feet at maturity.
• Medium trees can reach between 20 to 40 feet at maturity.
• Large trees are 40+ feet at maturity.

Trees should be planted at least 2 feet away from any structures regardless of how big the tree will grow. However, to minimise damage to any structures then trees should be allowed at least 8 feet to grow.

How to Fix the Problem?

Some people deal with intrusive tree roots by grinding them down or removing them but this can be expensive and cause serious lasting damage to the tree. If you injure a tree’s roots then it creates a point of entry for bacteria, leaving it vulnerable to diseases.

Also, if you cut the major roots of a tree then it vastly reduces the tree’s ability to take in water nutrients, making it more susceptible to drought. Removing these roots also weakens the tree’s structural support meaning that it is more likely to pose a risk of falling over in high winds. So, if you are planning on dealing with a tree that’s causing you problems then just keep these tips in mind:

• Avoid cutting any roots that are over 2 inches in diameter
• Remember roots recover a lot better from being severed when you cut them cleanly with a saw, mulch and water them after pruning, then fertilise them in Spring

How Can You Avoid Damaging Your Tree When Planting?

Make sure you’re planting your trees at good enough depths as you’ll find that surface roots are extremely common in trees that weren’t planted deep enough, which are obviously not healthy for the trees or their surrounding areas.

These surface roots become even more noticeable when the trees have been planted close to a pavement or a driveway. The roots will start to lift the pavement, resulting in an uneven surface which will present a safety risk to the general public and yourselves. Surface roots are also vulnerable to potential freeze damage during the winter so make sure you avoid encouraging surface roots to rise.

If you do have a tree with surface roots, then the best way to avoid damaging them with a lawnmower or with trimmers is to lightly mulch between the roots.

Deciding What to Plant

When deciding what trees to plant, (you can use our website for ideas on types of trees that may be suitable for you) you need to consider which trees will cause minimal damage. Since the health of trees is put at risk when their roots are severed or damaged, anything you can do to reduce the damage that will be potentially be caused by your tree to surrounding areas will also benefit the tree.

In areas that are within 5 to 7 feet of a pavement or another structure, you should only plant trees that grow to a maximum height of 30 metres. You should also only plant trees that grow to a maximum height of 50 metres in areas that are within 7 to 10 feet of a pavement or structure. Also, before you plant, you should check for any overhead lines and decide where to plant accordingly so as to leave enough room for the tree to grow to maximum height.

The Telegraph have a great list of what trees are best for smaller gardens right here.

Get in Touch

If you need more advice on to how to prevent damage to your tree roots or what trees would be most suitable for you then get in touch with our team on 0161 456 0989 or 01625 850 320.

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In most cases, a tree isn’t actually dangerous at all as it can just be growing in an odd shape or be a different form of species you’re not so sure of. The best way to find out if your tree is dangerous is to contact our professional and experienced arboriculturists here on 0161 456 0989 or just take a look at some of the tell-tale signs below.

Minor Damages are Common

As trees are out in all weathers and are often home to lots of different animals and species, there is bound to be some minor damage at some point in its lifetime. The minor damage to keep an eye on can be dead wood from animals habits, damage from fungal infections and weather damage.

As it is common for squirrels to strip away the bark to nest and feed, this will not effect the overall health of the tree so don’t worry!

Cracking Branches or Trunks

If your tree has significant cracks in the trunk or on the branches, it can be a sign that your tree isn’t as healthy as first hoped. Some cracks often appear due to the change in seasons and temperatures or if they have a thin bark naturally that can be susceptible to damage over time.

One of the reasons that cracks are appearing could be due to past poor care of the tree or lack of care over time and also if any work has been carried out in the surrounding areas. If there has been construction work or landscaping in the surrounding areas to your trees, this will have a detrimental effect on the growth and health of the tree and the roots in the ground. A cracked bark can indicate a number of internal issues that need to be addressed before classing your tree as dangerous in its surroundings.

Raised Soil or Cracked Base

Trees use their surroundings for growth and health so if the soil around the base of your tree is damaged, cracked or raised, this will indicate the overall health of the tree’s roots and structure. Raised soil shows that the roots below are not grounded well enough to make the tree stable or safe, resulting in a dangerous tree situation. Although the roots don’t need to grow down deep into the soil, they do need to be able to spread just below the surface to get the most nutrients possible, so if your ground is raised and dry, the roots will suffer massively.

Don’t forget that your tree will get most of its nutrients from the base so if the base is in poor quality, your tree will be too.

Tree Surgeon Consultation

When you contact our team to check out a problem tree there are certain criteria we will check before making the decision if your tree is dangerous or not. We first check out the whole tree environment as to where it is growing, how it is growing and what surroundings they have to get nutrients from or not. Then we will look at the ground area around the tree, the health of the flooring and the materials in the base of the trunk which can effect health, growth and stability.

Another specific area we check for damage is the trunk of the tree and the bark surrounding it. If the natural cavities grow too large for the trunk to hold, they will often burst and will result in instability and broken branches at a later date, leading on to the final area we check, the branches and leaves. If your tree isn’t growing properly, the canopy and the leaf growth is the first area to inspect as this will indicate poor health in the whole tree and a danger for later faults in the structure.

Get in Touch

If you are concerned about a dangerous tree or a potentially damaged tree get in touch with our team today on 0161 456 0989 or 01625 850 320. We take care of all trees, no matter what size or where they are, so give our team a call today and take care of your greenery professionally.

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With all of the hot weather we are having, and we are not complaining, it really matters to take care of your trees and other greenery. The extreme heat and droughts we have been having can really play havoc with the overall health and growth of your trees. So, our professional team are on hand to offer some assistance to keep your trees nourished and healthy throughout the summer.

Cooler Mornings, Hotter Nights

As you will be aware, the only time period of brief coolness you will get will be most likely in the mornings. The nights are getting much hotter as the sun starts to set and with the colder mornings, there is less chance of evaporation so your trees can get as much moisture as possible.

Watering your trees in the early mornings gives them a much higher chance of soaking up all the nutrients and the majority of the water making its way to the roots rather than sitting on the surface. If you can’t make the mornings, choose another cool point of the day like early evenings but always make sure the leaves are dry before nightfall to avoid various fungi forming.

Don’t Over-Do the Water

It is absolutely vital that you don’t overdo the water supply when watering your trees. Although you might think a massive tree will need a massive amount of water, you could end up drowning your growths if you’re not careful.

Too much water can drown the roots of any tree but at the same time, not enough water can dehydrate the tree. Those trees that are over-watered are also more likely to attract certain bugs, insects and diseases which is something we are looking to avoid over the warmer months.

We stick to the general rule of green thumb that every 3 days or so you should lightly water your trees with around 4 gallons of water a time. However, individual trees may need more attention than others, such as larger trees or smaller fragile ones needing less. Make sure you always check the soil below the tree and try to not oversaturate the area or make it too soggy.

Top signs of overwatered trees include yellow leaves, water-soaked blisters and even sour smells.

New Trees vs. Old Trees

If you have recently just planted new trees and they are still rooting in your garden, the summer weather will ensure that you should water these at least 3 times a week. You will need to avoid the roots drying out in the heat and the soil will need to be kept moist to encourage growth and healthy maturation.

Your older trees will already be deep-rooted into the ground but they could still have new roots just below the surface. Make sure that you are careful watering the ground and be conscious of not drowning the surface for the roots underneath will not be able to cope.

Remember to Use Mulch

We love using mulch, especially in summer, due to its nutritional values and extra support for all sorts of trees. The mulch acts as a smart barrier for insects and diseases at the same time as insulating the soil to give your trees the moisture they need at all times.

The mulch will retain water, keep away weeds and prevent the compaction of soil around the root of the trees. One note we will make is to always avoid the mulch actually touching the base of the tree so that the roots are never blocked from getting the water they need.

Gardening Know How said that “One of the best benefits of any mulch is its ability to retain moisture in the soil”, which is was we definitely need in these higher temperatures.

Get in Touch

To get in touch for more support around caring for your trees in this hot weather, call us on 0161 456 0989.

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Treework Arboricultural Services in the Manchester and surrounding areas can provide you with the necessary top tree surgery services you need to keep on top of your garden area. Whether you have domesticated trees needing attention or growth at a corporate property, you can count on our team to deliver what you need and more.

Tree Felling

When it comes to tree felling, our team are the experts. The art of tree felling is the complete downing of a tree with the removal of each section at a time. If you are wanting to totally remove a tree due to lack of space or if the tree has been damaged, then felling can often be your only option.

In order to safely remove the tree, our experts will work all year round in order to make sure your surrounding trees and properties are safe. Using the latest machinery and making sure there are no habiting animals in the tree first, we carefully remove each section of your tree at a time to take away as little or as much needed.

Get in touch for more information about Tree Felling.

Hedge Trimming

In order to keep your hedges in great condition all year round, they need to be well maintained and pruned on a regular basis. As well as keeping your hedges neat, regular maintenance will encourage your hedges for a bushy growth and to stay healthy.

If your hedges are overgrown and blocking public passages, you will need to keep on top of these in order to avoid potential complaints from the public and your local council. As well as keeping on top of your garden’s appearance

Stump Removal

If you have had a tree removed at some point or you have just moved to a new property to discover a stump still in the ground, you may need stump removal services pronto. Any stumps that are left behind when a tree is removed can be a danger to passers-by, can harbour diseases and can stunt the growth of anything in the surrounding areas.

As well as removal, our team have the machinery and experience to grind a stump away which is also environmentally friendly. It is completely up to you which service you choose, but either way, we ensure that there is no damage to surrounding growth or your landscape where possible.

Get in touch with our team to arrange stump removal in your area.

Tree Planting

Planting trees properly is so important if you are wanting to make sure your trees grow healthy and strong. Whether you are wanting to plant new trees to improve your garden’s aesthetics or if you are wanting more privacy in certain areas, getting healthy trees planted professionally is your best answer.

Trees come in various species and all have different needs when you are planting them. Choose from bare root trees, root balled trees and container growth trees with our team and make sure that you are getting the right trees for your landscape.

Site Vegetation Clearance

Take back control of your land and get site vegetation clearance you can count on. With the ability to clear valuable space, remove diseased trees and repair damaged vegetation, our team can help you create the perfect landscape you are looking for.

Put your trust in our team to create an arable land that is fit for multi-purpose use. You won’t be left with tangled roots or stumps as we remove everything leaving you with flat, usable land right away. To find out more or to get a quote in your area, call us on 0161 456 0989.

Get in Touch

Get in touch with our team to find out more about all of the above services and more. We stop at nothing to make sure your garden area, trees and growth are all cared for all year round as they should be. Call us today on 0161 456 0989 or 01625 850 320.

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There is so much more to tree surgeons than just cutting down trees. Find out right here with Arboricultural Services Treework Ltd in Manchester just what you can really explore.

The group of fully trained, insured and experienced tree surgeons we have here in our team have an endless set of skills they can apply. Using our wide range of knowledge, we can really transform your garden area and add shade, colours, sometimes fruits and fully landscape your space into something versatile, healthy and long-lasting.

Without planting, trimming and coppicing any old tree in your garden, we can provide you with the necessary information and guidance you need to make sure your greenery, trees and hedges are well cared for all year round.

Safety Is Important

It is important to remember that all tree surgeons follow strict health and safety guidelines when working at your property. While working with all sizes of trees it is important that a trained surgeon is called to ensure that there is no falling debris, damage to the tree or potential hazards to yourself.

Make sure that there is no passing public, no pets, children or other adults close in the area of the tree itself while the surgeon carries out their work and you will already be well on your way to a well-maintained, safe and healthy tree.

Tree Relocating

Have you grown attached to a tree in your garden but its just not in the right place at the moment? Worry no more as our team are able to uproot, replant and nurture the tree in its rightful place of your choice (depending on soil structure and stability).

By carefully removing the tree and its roots, we are able to safely re-plant the tree where you want it and give you the professional advice needed to keep it growing healthily all year round. However, carrying out this service really is dependent on the time of year as we don’t want to be uprooting trees and plants that are not stable, healthy or settled based on the seasonal alterations and weather reliability.

Avoiding Tree Diseases

Regardless of the health and condition of your tree, every tree is prone to diseases in their lifetime. Our team are fully trained to spot the early signs of tree disease so that we can offer guidance and support on how to prevent the disease taking over your tree altogether.

By having regular checks and tree management services, you can avoid diseases spreading through your woodland areas and also keep your trees in a healthy condition. Any diseased trees that are beyond repair will have to be removed and we can let you know how to avoid it happening again on your site.

Protected Trees

Like we have said in our previous blogs, tree preservation orders are highly important and best understood by tree surgeon experts like ourselves. A Tree Preservation Order (TPO) is initially put in place to protect trees from being cut down, coppiced, lopped, uprooted or involved in wilful damage and destruction. As professional tree surgeons, we will always alert you to ant TPO protected trees and get approval for services from local authorities before going ahead with any work.

If any rules of the TPO are not followed, there are fines in place, so make sure you work with professional tree surgeons to ensure safe and legal procedures.

Get in Touch

To get more information regarding tree preservation orders, re-planting trees, woodland management or more, just call us today on 0161 456 0989 or 01625 850 320.

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Spring is getting closer every month which means that planting season is right around the corner.

Here at Arboricultural Services Treework Ltd in Manchester and Stockport, we have put together a simple guide to tree planting so that you can be prepared, with our help, when Spring finally arrives.

Replacement and New Trees

Every year we are asked to replace old and damaged trees with new ones for our clients and we are also asked regularly to plant new trees in gardens and large commercial areas. As experts when it comes to tree planting, we understand the imperative needs certain trees have and when you should plant them throughout the year.

As trees can often outlive humans on earth and also become homes for other species, it is important that you give your trees the best start in life possible.

First Steps to Consider

You first need to choose the tree that works in your space naturally and not pick a tree that wouldn’t be healthy or able to grow. It is so vital that you choose the right tree for the right space you are working with to avoid possible future issues like the tree becoming unhealthy, cramped and with poor nutritional levels.

Then comes the planting part which also plays a huge importance in the healthy life cycle of the tree in your garden.

Planting Your Trees

Once you have chosen the tree and where you would like to plant your tree, the next steps are how to carefully plant your tree to make sure it grows healthily from the start. Following the next steps will make sure that your tree experiences reduced stress as it settles in at its new home.

1. Find where the roots flare

When you find where the roots flare from the trunk, you will be able to know how deep you have to dig in order to make sure that this area of the tree is at ground level and visible above the soil. If this area of the tree is buried, you can actually be suffocating the tree so make sure you follow this step carefully.

2. Make sure the hole is the right size

The size of the root ball and the trunk will determine the size of the hole you need to dig before planting your tree. Like in step one, you need to make sure it isn’t too deep or too shallow and try to also loosen surrounding soils for a natural flow of nutrients and water to the roots once buried.

3. Straighten your tree

Planting a tree that isn’t straight at first will lead to potentially hazardous problems in the future. A wonky tree is more likely to fall over and damage its surrounding as well as grow unhealthily and damaged. Once your tree is planted it will be hard to alter the straightness so make sure it is straight before you fill in the hole.

4. Use stakes when necessary

The tree can sometimes need supporting with stakes in its early life as it will be weak and narrow. Most larger trees don’t need stakes to stand and the tightly packed soil can often be enough but in the circumstances where you need to use stakes, you need to use robust and durable materials that are weatherproof also.

5. Keep the moisture in

It is important that your tree has access to moisture at all times and this can be achieved by carefully digging the hole and avoiding damaging the surrounding soils. The soil on top around the tree roots and trunk will need to be professionally mulched leaving around three inches of thickness and a small gap between the trunk and soil to allow moisture in and out and avoid moulding.

Get in Touch

To arrange professional tree planting at your property in Manchester, Stockport and surrounding areas, call us today on 0161 456 0989 or 01625 850 320. If you are looking to improve the overall look and feel of your woodland area and need some professional advice, just give us a call and we are more than happy to advise you on the next steps to take.

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Arboricultural Services Treework Ltd would like to let all of our clients know more about their trees and learn about their shapes, habits and what to do with them.

As a qualified team or arborists and tree surgeons, we work with a wide variety of tree species every day in our roles. Operating through Manchester, Stockport and the surrounding areas, we often trim, cut, remove and plant a whole manner of species of trees and hedges in small domestic gardens and larger estates.

Identify Your Trees

Some of the trees we come across have a distinctive set of characteristics and markings to look out for. Whether you are looking from a distance or up close, the shape of the tree has a clear resemblance to its species and how you should care for it.

Tip – a silver birch can be identified by its tall, narrow shape with an airy crown as well.

Trees can also grow out of their normal shape and structure if they are not maintained well or cared for. When identifying trees, you really need to look out for signs of coppicing and management as this can significantly alter the shape of the tree over time.

Check Out the Bark

The bark on a tree is the corky outside layer that protects the inner structure of any tree. The living tissue within a tree trunk is protected from external diseases and attacks and the bark acts as somewhat shield against pests also.

Although many trees have a similar brown bark texture, all you need to do is look closer for ridges, impressions, flakes and patterns. The bark can also often change pattern from the base of the tree right up to the top so be sure to check the whole tree and not just the section in front of you.

Tip – a wild cherry tree will have a red or grey bark where a birch tree will have a whiter bark.

Analyse the Leaves

• A simple leaf is common on most trees, where the leaf is whole in shape with one central vein. These appear on birch and apple trees most common and can often be mistaken for being heart shaped.
• A compound leaf follows one central vein but are divided into few smaller leaves. These are often feather-shaped and are found on ash, sycamore and maple trees all over Manchester.
• Other leaf shapes include round, triangular, long and thin and even egg-shaped.

You can also use the leaf margins, base and texture to identify which tree you may have in your back garden. It is known that elm trees have an asymmetrical base and that holly trees have prickly edges.

The Forestry Commission of England has pointed out in this article how to exactly decipher different trees and their leaves. Use the interaction options to click through and find what species your tree is.

The Common Conifer

Conifers are found in various domestic back gardens and is commonly known for its pine needles rather than flat leaves. Being part of the pine, fir, cypress and spruce family, most conifers hold their needles all year round.

Whether your conifer has needle like foliage or scale-like leaves, you can work with our team to get your tree properly maintained all year round so that your garden area can be enjoyable to look at rather than an eye sore.

Get in Touch

To find out more about the tree species in your garden, call Arboricultural Services Treework Ltd on 0161 456 0989.

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We all know the effect that floods and storms cause on our homes and belongings but have you ever thought about what they are doing to your trees?

In the movies it can often be portrayed as much more extreme then real life but in the case of trees effected by floods and storms, what you see can often be more real than you think. When your roof starts leaking and your porch is flooded it is clear to see the damage a flood or storm can do to your property. However, when the cold winds blow and you’re tucked up in side, do you ever stop to think the damage it could be doing to your trees outside.

The Wind is the Worst

In most cases it is the wind that is the biggest problem when it comes to storm and flood damage. Combined with rain intensity, wind speed, direction and duration being other massive factors in the damage, it can often be the wind that really damages the tree and its structure.

Although trees can adapt to their surroundings and conditions, the changing of habits to meet these conditions can take years and storms don’t wait around.

Check out this news story from way back in 2013, where storms ripped through an area of Wales and destroyed numerous trees in its path. The BBC reported that it was “unbelievable nobody was injured” and that although it was a quick storm, the damage it caused was catastrophic.

How Do Floods Damage Trees?

In some places all over the world, floods can occur naturally and are a normal habit of the climate. The trees and shrubs in this area are used to the change in temperature, moisture and the surroundings and have learned to cope with their roots being submerged for a period of time.

The problem that happens with trees and floods is that they are either not grown in that climate and are moved there or they are being introduced into areas that are not prone to floods. In any circumstance where soil is waterlogged and overpowered by the sheer amount of water sitting on top and sinking down, the growth in that soil is bound to be effected.

When flood waters take over areas of soil, the soil itself is then waterlogged and compromised for any trees that could be also present there. Its ability to then sustain life in that growth is poor and can also lead to:

• A lack of air in the soil that trees need to grow and live
• Fine root hairs will die and almost drown in the water
• Harmful gases are created leading to the death of main roots and also affect structural stability
• The soil itself deteriorates and it can no longer hold the weight of the tree
• The soil loses key nutrients and minerals leading to a lack of what the tree and growth needs and therefore the death of the tree

Floods have serious long term effects on trees no matter how long the tree is submerged in water for as it can take as little as three hours to starve the growth from oxygen.

How to Care for A Flooded Tree

If your tree is currently flooded or you are concerned about future floods in your area, then Treework Arboricultural Services have put together a list on how you can care for your flooded trees.

When caring for a damaged tree, it is always best to consult with the professionals to make sure you are giving your tree the right care. To get in touch just give us a call on 0161 456 0989 or 01625 850320.

• Caring for your tree is highly important to give it any chance of future life and growth
• Start by removing any deposits in the surrounding area such as sand or silt from the floods
• Cover all exposed roots if the flood removed soil from the surface
• Improve the drainage in the area so that it won’t occur again in the future
• Add some more vegetation and organic materials to the base of the tree so that it can recoup lost minerals and nutrients
• Make sure that no roots are damaged because in some cases, the tree might be best being removed and replanted

Get in Touch

To make sure your trees are cared for should a flood arise, get in touch with our team and call us today on 0161 456 0989 or 01625 850320. Our team work all over Manchester and Stockport to ensure that when the storms come and we experience flooding on a whole manner of scales, you are prepared for what is to come.

Arboricultural Services Treework Ltd sends our thoughts to those affected by the recent floods, hurricanes and storms known as Irma, Jose, Maria and all other freak weather occurrences.

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Now that summer is well and truly over, it’s about time you looked at how to care for your trees in the up and coming autumn months.

If you are one of those lucky enough to have fruit trees in your garden area, then you will only be too familiar with the problem that arises when autumn arrives. After you have gathered all of your apples, pears or whatever fruit tree you have, you will then need to apply the proper care and treatment methods to keep your tree thriving all year round.

Are You Noticing Rotting?

If you have clear signs of rotting fruit or leaves, it’s time to call it a day for your summer of fruits. Once apples, pears and often plums start to show signs of brown rot, you need to remove them from the tree and dispose of them correctly.

If you were to let them fall to the ground below, they will decay on the soil and the disease will then lie on the ground, affecting future growth. One of the mistakes most fruit tree owners make is to just let rotten fruit fall for the birds, please don’t do this because you will regret it next summer!

Pests Are Writhe

Winter and autumn also see many pests coming out to find their home, especially snails and slugs. The problem with rotten fruit and fallen leaves is that slugs and snails will bed down in them for the winter and will once again affect next year’s growth and the health of the tree.

Top Tip – attach sticky grease bands to the base of your trees to stop winter months laying their eggs there.

Adding the preventative techniques will also “prevent the wingless female moths that emerge from pupae in the soil in November, from crawling up the tree to the branches”, Express. Any eggs that are laid on your trees will eventually hatch and will be looking for anything to feed on, including your spring blossoms. They can also eat the growth of any surrounding trees or plants like your roses and shrubs.

Planting New Fruit Trees

When it comes to planting trees, Arboricultural Services Treework Ltd here in Manchester and Stockport are experts. We suggest the best time of the year to be planting your fruit trees is in the October to December time but make sure that you are well aware of how large the roots are so that when it comes to summer, you aren’t left with a tree you can’t control.

This is also the best time to prune your trees so that you can get a good and fair cycling of fruiting wood. By making sure they are well pruned by our experts you be sure to have a productive tree when summer comes around that is perfectly shaped for growth.

Top Tip – “Trees can suffer cold damage in winter and spring, which may affect fruit production” so keep an eye on this all year round (RHS).

Get in Touch

To find out more about how to care for your fruit trees or to ask our advice with your growth, call us on 0161 456 0989. We provide pruning at the most suitable times of year, so what are you waiting for?

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