Having trees is an excellent addition to any property. They provide shade, they look great, and they even increase the property value of your home. To ensure that the trees in your yard are as healthy as possible all year, performing winter tree care is essential. The cold, dry environment of winter can be harsh on your trees, so here are a few things you can do to keep your trees healthy this winter and into the New Year: 

Prune Your Trees

Tree pruning is something you should have done every winter, especially if you have an older tree. During winter, as snow and ice build-up on tree branches, it can lead to limbs breaking and falling off. Not only are broken limbs bad for your tree, but it can also be a hazard to your home, car, and even people. Always trim limbs that hang over structures before winter storms become an issue. 

Insulate Young Trees

If you have new trees on your property, getting through winter is important. Because of the harsh conditions during the winter months, newly planted trees are at high risk of dying due to cold, frost, snow, and ice. Tree insulation for young trees and root care will help saplings survive and make it through the winter. 

Don’t Forget Fertilizer

Having your trees fertilized is extremely important during the winter months. During these months, plants typically do not get the same level of minerals and micronutrients they would have during warmer times of the year. Fertilizing your trees will ensure they have all the food and nutrition they need to survive the winter.  

Remove Winter Buildup

Depending on where you live, your trees may be exposed to harsh chemicals and salt because of de-icing. While these chemicals can help keep roads safe to drive on, they can do significant damage to trees. Trees that are near a roadway need to be thoroughly cleaned to make sure they do not have any harsh chemical build-up. 

Check for Infestations

During the winter, bugs often try to burrow away from the cold to lay eggs—and this often means getting into trees. In the Spring, the eggs hatch, and the new infestation can quickly wreak havoc on your trees. Have your trees checked for bug infestations during winter so you don’t risk problems a few months down the road. 

Consider A Professional Tree Service

If you have trees on your property, hiring a professional tree service to take care of them is the quickest, easiest way to make sure your trees grow healthy. At Texas Trees, we have decades of experience taking care of all types of trees throughout North Texas. Give us a call today at (972) 423-8733 and let our staff of trained arborists take care of your trees this winter.