Searching for the best options if you need to cut down the tree maintenance costs? Start with picking the right trees for Colorado! The Burr Oak is the largest tree on our list. It can grow to be 50 feet tall and wide. A “dreadnaught” indeed! Burr Oaks have a moderate growth rate. Their beautiful and substantial bark becomes deeply furrowed with age. They have dark green leaves with the typical oak leaf silhouette. The leaves turn a brownish yellow in the fall. They produce acorns every year. This tree is remarkably cold-tolerant, and will adapt to a wide range of soils.
Do you want to keep your trees safe? First we will suggest some advices on tree care and after that we will introduce Tree Artisans, a tree services company in Colorado Springs. To direct the growth by slowing the branches you don’t want, or to “dwarf” the development of a tree or branch, pruning should be done soon after seasonal growth is complete. Another reason to prune in the summer is for corrective purposes. Defective limbs can be seen more easily. For trees that bloom in spring, prune when their flowers fade. Trees and shrubs that flower in mid- to late summer should be pruned in winter or early spring. Because decay fungi spread their spores profusely in the fall and wounds seem to heal more slowly on fall on cuts, this is a good time to leave your pruning tools in storage.
To reduce the density of your trees, we recommend the removal of live branches – known as thinning. This method significantly reduces wind resistance and subsequent storm damage. Thinning should be performed only where the tree’s crown is too dense. Our arborists have the training and experience to determine when this service is necessary.
Tree staking is never done with the intention of harming a tree. Staking is usually done with love and with a desire to promote root and trunk growth and protect a young tree from harm. What some tree planters do not understand is, rather than helping a tree develop root and trunk growth, improper tree staking replaces a supportive trunk and root system with an artificial support that causes the tree to put its resources into growing taller but not growing wider. The selection of trees for gardens and public landscaping should be made responsibly. The climatic particularities in Colorado make some trees better to be planted than others. Besides resistance to local weather conditions, other tree planting considerations must include the growth rate, the form of the trees and their size at maturity, as well as pest resistance and maintenance issues.
Promote good health among the mature trees on your property with pruning services performed by Tree Artisans. Call 719-822-6733 for your FREE estimate. Local, family-owned and operated by the father-and-son team of Jack and Clay Webb, Tree Artisans offers reliable, timely tree care. We are members of the International Society of Arboriculture and the Tree Care Industry Association. Licensed and insured to operate in Colorado, we are based in Colorado Springs. Our services extend anywhere along the Front Range, and we can quickly service El Paso, Teller, and Douglas. See more info at http://treeartisans.com/. Defoliation – or loss of leaves – eliminates food production capability, which weakens the tree, reduces growth, and results in pale leaves and branch dieback. The effects can range from a slight reduction in vigor to complete tree death. The forecast is grim when defoliation occurs early in the growing season when leaves reach full expansion. The tree has expended a considerable amount of energy on leaf development and food reserves haven’t had time to replenish. The tree is further weakened as it expends additional energy to refoliate. Trees that receive regular care – pruning, fertilization, mulching, and watering during dry periods – have a higher toleration for defoliation. If a tree is defoliated, watering during dry periods aids the refoliation process. Fertilization can also encourage refoliation and replenish nutrients.
Many people wait until spring to begin thinking about their landscaping, but the pros know that getting a head start in the fall can make springtime care easier and more rewarding. There are a few important steps to take when preparing your trees for colder weather. Nip problems in the bud by practicing the PINE method: prune, inspect, nourish and extend. Remember that healthy, well cared for trees generally don’t die, snap, lose limbs, or house termites. Keeping your trees healthy can help prevent damage to your home and property.