Arborist Advice

Enjoy your property this summer!

Warm weather means quality time outdoors, enjoying your yard and basking in the sunshine. To help ensure your property stays healthy and looks its best, you must nurture it as it is a valuable natural asset.

Follow these proven tips to help ensure your trees and lawn beat the heat and stay beautiful throughout the season.

Trees:

• Water appropriately whenever the soil is dry.**
• Fertilize to enlarge root systems.
• Mulch to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature.
• Prune to remove dead and dying branches.
• Inspect for insects and diseases.
• Prepare for rough weather. It's never too late to do this.

** Be aware of and follow water use restrictions that may apply to your community.

Learn more about summer tree care.

Lawn:

• Water appropriately whenever the soil is dry.**
• Fertilize, especially to help turf recover from drought.
• Aerify to allow water and oxygen to better access the soil.
• Spot seed thin or bare areas of your lawn in late summer.
• Mow high to discourage weeds.

** Be aware of and follow water use restrictions that may apply to your community.

Learn more about summer lawn care.