Get Your Trees Ready for Spring with Tips from Braik’s Tree Care

Don’t take your trees’ health for granted! Your trees may be recovering from months of snow, ice and brisk temperature. Assess your trees’ health and perform the necessary tasks to ensure their full growth this spring. The safety and overall aesthetics of your landscape depend on properly performing tree trimming, pruning and even removal. The certified arborists at Braik’s Tree Care offer tips to ensure your lawn is in full bloom come warmer days.



Top 5 Tips for Spring Tree Preparation in Columbia, MO

1. Clean and Remove Debris from your Yard.

This may seem like a no-brainer, but often people overlook the basics of cleaning their yard — especially at the base of the tree. Between snow, rain, dead leaves, winter coverings, decor and wildlife debris, it is crucial to thoroughly clean the areas around your trees for spring. 

Begin by raking leaves and sticks sitting at the base of the tree. You’ll want to leave about three to four feet of room at the base of the tree to ensure proper growth. After raking leaves and sticks, you’ll want to pull any weeds near the tree. The more thorough you are with the cleaning process, the easier it will be to initiate growth in the following steps. We recommend a thorough cleaning of not only the base of your trees, but also your lawn for the best results this spring.

2. Prune Your Trees.

Pruning your trees this spring is crucial to your trees’ health and ability to grow. Pruning involves removing unsafe branches that may have splintered or become loose due to winter weather. 

Hiring an experienced team can ensure you are removing the proper branches and not causing damage to the growth of your tree. “Pruning must be done with an understanding of tree biology. Improper pruning can create lasting damage or even shorten the tree's life,” the International Society of Arboriculture states. Learn more about tree trimming in Columbia, MO by calling Braik’s Tree Services today!

3. Check Moisture and Overall Tree Health.

Be sure to check your trees’ overall condition with a soil moisture check. About once a week check the soil surrounding your tree to see if four to six inches below the surface is moist, but not soaking wet. Adjust your watering based on your results. If weeds pop up around the base of your trees or shrubs, be sure to completely remove them. They will compete with your trees’ root systems for vital nutrients and moisture.

Not sure if your trees are getting the proper amount of water or nutrients? Call the experienced arborists at Braik’s Tree Care. With years of experience and knowledge in tree care in Columbia, MO, our team will inspect your trees’ health and provide you with the best care solution for your landscaping.

4. Apply Mulching. 

After clearing any debris from the tree trunk’s base, apply a layer of mulch to secure water and moisture in the soil. We recommend supplying each trunk with a three to four inch thick layer all the way around the tree. Not only will this secure moisture, but it will prevent weeds and protect shallow roots from lawn mower damage.

5. Enhance Tree Growth with Fertilization. 

Spring is the best time to start fertilizing your trees! For optimal growth and blossoms, you’ll want to apply fertilizer directly on the drip line of the tree. A slow-release fertilizer can improve your plants’ resistance to insects, weather and diseases. 

Hire Professionals to Assist with Your Spring Tree Care 

The certified arborists at Braik’s Tree Care in Columbia, MO are your top source for reliable tree trimming, tree removal & more in central Missouri.

Since 2006, our team has been providing unmatched tree services in Columbia, MO and the surrounding areas. We perform residential and commercial tree care, and can handle any project at your home or business. 

When preparing your trees for warmer weather be sure to call on a professional. While some of the spring cleaning tasks may seem easy, a certified arborist can not only ensure your trees are taken care of in a timely manner, but they provide the appropriate tools to prune trees and shrubs. Explore our recent tree removal and tree trimming in Columbia, MO and give us a call. 



For affordable tree care in Columbia, MO, call Braik’s Tree Care today!