TREE INFO

Seasonal Checklists for Tree Care

snowflake iconWINTER CHECKLIST

  • Water evergreens during dry seasons
  • Apply anti desiccants to broadleaf evergreens where needed such as Hollies, Southern Magnolias, Rhododendrons, and Azaleas
  • Inspect trees for structural pruning and defects by an arborist
  • Remove hard to access trees or shrubs while ground is frozen
  • Keep firewood dry and 6 inches off the ground
  • Transplant trees and shrubs in late winter
  • Rejuvenate shrubs late winter
  • Plant large shade trees in late winter

flower iconSPRING CHECKLIST

  • Prune dead, broken and diseased limbs from trees
  • Prune flowering trees before flowering in early spring
  • Dormant oil spray applied to trees to control scale and insect egg masses
  • Fungicide sprays applied to susceptible trees and shrubs
  • Rejuvenate shrubs in early spring
  • Deep-root fertilizes trees and shrubs
  • Inspect trees and shrubs for insect activity and apply appropriate control
  • Plant new trees thru May 31st
  • Mulch trees/shrubs and beds
  • Divide and transplant perennials and ornamental grasses
  • Water evergreens if spring is dry

sun iconSUMMER CHECKLIST

  • Prune dead limbs from trees (avoid pruning Oaks and Elms mid-June to August)
  • Trim and shape evergreen hedges on individual specimens
  • Prune flowering shrubs as needed
  • Inspect trees and shrubs for insect activity and apply appropriate control
  • Water trees, shrubs, evergreens and flower beds during dry periods
  • Renovate lawn where needed August – early September

leaf iconFALL CHECKLIST

  • Prune dead, broken and diseased limbs from trees and shrubs
  • Deep-root fertilize shade trees
  • Remove any dead trees/shrubs or overgrown plants
  • Fertilize perennial beds
  • Prune Roses and over winter with mulch
  • Plant large shade trees and shrubs (usually late fall)