4 Mistakes You Need to Avoid While Caring for Trees

Jumpstart the growth of your tree by avoiding these mistakes.

There are many benefits that trees can give you. They give us the oxygen we need, food, and shelter and are the sources of many products we use. Do you want to become a part of the many households enjoying the advantages of having trees on their properties? Or do you have trees already and want to get more benefits from them by planting more?

Well, planting trees may sound easy, but it's more than just plopping a sapling in a hole in the ground. To grow a big, sturdy, healthy tree, you must start by planting it correctly. And one way to start on the right foot is to know the potential mistakes one can make to avoid repeating them.

Without further ado, here are the mistakes you must avoid while caring for trees. 

1. Planting Trees in the Wrong Place

Different kinds of trees have different kinds of needs. To ensure that they're growing properly, they should be planted in the right place where their needs can be easily met. One of the mistakes people make when planting trees is choosing the wrong planting site for a tree.

For example, some trees need more sun and should be planted where they get the most sun exposure. Other trees will need more water, so planting them on a slope, where water drains quickly, is not advisable. Planting a tree near establishments or sidewalks should be avoided since it can damage your property when the roots grow or hinder the tree's growth.

2. Buying Just Any Tree Without Inspecting Them

If you buy a tree from a nursery, you might choose the one with the greenest coloring and move on. Well, that's not the case. A good quality tree is more than just having a robust green color. It would be best to look for a tree with sound roots, a trunk free from wounds or damage from transport or pruning, and no signs of pest infestations.

3. Digging a Hole that's Too Deep or Too Shallow

Simply thinking that you have dug a hole and planted your tree means that you're done is not the case. Whether you dug a too-deep or too-shallow hole for your tree matters, and it will reflect on the tree's growth and development.

If the hole is too shallow, your tree will have trouble developing a sturdy root system. Without a robust root system, your tree will be vulnerable during storms, where strong winds can easily topple it down. On the other hand, if the hole you dug is too deep, it can deprive your tree of oxygen, reducing its growth. In some cases, this can also cause the tree leaves to turn yellow, while some can cause root girdling, where the roots circle the trunk and strangle it.

4. Not Enough or Too Much Watering

Water is a no-brainer. Every little thing needs water, and trees are no different. However, even something as harmless as water can be dangerous to trees if there's too much or too little given to it. Too much water can drown your tree or cause root rot, and too little water will dry it out and make it vulnerable to pests or diseases. Remember that the tree's soil should be moist but not soaked and saturated when watering trees.

Trees have been caring for us since time immemorial. It is our turn to care for the trees. We also have to make sure that we don't do more harm than good while doing so. We hope that after reading this blog, you can avoid making the same mistakes and boost the growth and health of your trees.

Curious to know more about how you can care for your trees? Feel free to contact us, and our professional arborists at Kanata Tree Service Masters will answer all you need to know regarding tree care!