Trees offer a lifetime of benefits

We see trees every day and everywhere. Their existence a tribute to their strength amidst the urban jungles of our cities and the sprawl of suburbia  We see them alongside the roads and streets during our commute to work, driving the kids to school or just running errands. We see them standing tall in city parks where people gather to walk their dogs and take their kids to play. Trees can appear as close as those in our yards surrounding or homes and far away as the distant hills of nearby town.

Trees are everywhere, making the work that's required to keep them healthy of high importance.

In order to enjoy the trees in our yards and neighborhoods for a lifetime, action should be taken now.  Just think about taking the opportunities to relax under their generous canopy, reading a good book, having a picnic with friends and family, or taking a long mid-day nap in the shade.

Tree care however, does not have to be a chore. You can easily make it a springtime/summer family activity or hobby. Your trees will thank you for the time spent by providing you with visual and overall property benefits for many years.

It’s time now to begin preparing for the coming warmer spring and summer weather. It’s time to have your tree care needs looked at and tended to so they are healthy and prepared for the next season.

• You can use this basic spring checklist to keep up with your tree care needs this season:
• Inspect trees and shrubs for any injury they may have incurred during the winter months
• Have removed trees that are found to be at critical risk.
• Cut back any diseased, unsafe or dead limbs and branches
• Brace or cable weak limbs in advance of the often severe weather during the summer. You may even consider lightning protection installation on more mature and treasured trees..
• Inspect trees and other foliage for insects and treat as necessary.
• Mulch, fertilize, cut back perennials, prune shrubs, weed bed and plant new trees and shrubs

It's important to understand what needs to be done, how to do the work that goes into tree care and why the effort makes a difference. If you have any questions about your tree care needs, you should contact a local tree service company with professional and certified arborists on staff, like the experts at Mid Florida Tree Service.  Let them determine the next steps to better trees,and better landscapes for you.