Here are 5 steps you should take now to protect the safety and health of your trees through the winter months.

• Install Tree Cables:  Cables create a safety net for your trees and can be installed by a professional to determine the best way to avoid damage to your trees.
• Prune problem areas: Tree pruning trims dangerous limbs away from your house, walks, pools and driveways. Thinning crowns reduces weight and wind resistance and removes deadwood that is likely to break in a storm.
• Remove dead trees and ugly stumps: Winter is a great time for tree removals. The ground is hard, so the impact on lawns and plantings is minimized. It is also easy to remove dead or dormant trees in the winter because the wood is free of sap, water and leaves, so it weighs less. It is especially important to remove dead or hazardous trees, which are most vulnerable to damage from winter winds and storms.
• Protect your evergreens from harsh winter winds: Winter burn can hurt or kill your broadleaf and needle evergreens. It is not too late to shield your plants with winter protectant.
• Keep deer away from your plants: Use deer repellent to keep the animals from damaging your plants and spreading deer ticks.

Winter is an excellent time to complete tree work because trees are in a dormant state.   As a result, a tree is better able to handle more extensive pruning. Additionally, hard ground means that we are able to bring equipment closer to the tree, saving homeowners time and money.

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