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Arboricultural Services Treework Ltd
In Spring Tree Surgery

Tree Surgery in Spring

Budding tree in spring

The first day of spring is less than one month away and caring for your trees really needs to be at the top of your priority list soon.

With the first day of spring falling on 20th March this year, its about time you got your tree care plans in place before its too late. Being a tree owner, you will already have certain procedures in place to keep your trees in good health all year round but Arboricultural Services Treework Ltd have some perfect tips to make caring for your trees in spring easier than ever before.

Keep Tidy

There are so many ways in which a tree owner can care for their trees in spring, but the most important in our eyes is keeping them tidy and their growth areas clean. Although many trees are low maintenance, it doesn’t mean that you can just leave to their own care as certain trees will need specialist assistance throughout the seasons.

Give your trees the clean-up they deserve to start a new season in style with trimming, coppicing and pruning services from our team. After the long winter that could have really damaged your tree’s structure and appearance, general pruning will spruce up your tree ready for a fresh season.

Don’t Forget to Mulch

Mulch is an amazing substance that a lot of tree owners forget about when it comes to repairing and getting their gardens ready for spring with tree management. The first initial layer of mulch under your trees will retain necessary moisture, supress weeds and is crucial in caring for younger trees.

There is no set in stone amount of mulch you should have but a fair layer of wood chips or mulch around the base of your trees is sure to protect and nurture them over time. It is important however to avoid piling the mulch up against the root and trunk of the tree as this can in time encourage growth of disease and warmth for insects to live in.

Feed Your Trees

Your trees will need to be well-watered throughout the whole of spring so its important to start now and set a routine to keep on top of it. It is important to wait until the ground is fully thawed to avoid running water and to keep an eye on the weather forecast as we can still get a lot of wet weather in Spring.

Watering your trees is a huge priority in caring for them properly but be careful not to drown them or leave puddles of water at the base and the roots.

Inspect for Pests and Diseases

Checking your trees for pests, disease and faults is important in the months coming up to spring. Being professional tree arborists, our team know exactly what we are looking for and can advise on the next steps to take to make sure that your tree is in good health all year round.

Inspect your trunk, roots, branches and growth for any potential health hazards or urgent work that needs carrying out. Start to fight back against pests in the warmer months and use professional spray treatments and get in touch with our team for more advice and services.

Planting in Spring

Starting to plant in spring is the best time to get on top of your garden and start shaping it how you want it to grow during the warmer months. Here at Arboricultural Services Treework Ltd in Manchester and Stockport we like to start planting new growth throughout the early stages of spring as the weather really gives the trees the best start in life.

Use spring time to clean out old trees that are no longer healthy and plant new trees ready for the summer months on the horizon.

Get in Touch

To find out more about specific tree species or your own garden in Manchester, call us on 0161 456 0989 or 01625 850 320.

Arboricultural Services Treework Ltd
In Tree Planting

A Guide to Professional Tree Planting

Tree Branches with light shining through

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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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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