There are approximately 50 days left until the Fall Equinox. It’s time to say goodbye to heat and humidity, and say hello to cold weather and cozy sweaters. August is the perfect time for tree planting. If you are already in the process of growing trees and plants, they will need to be properly cared for in preparation for the colder months.

Before the ground freezes, warm soil and cool air can stimulate root growth during the fall months. Planting your tree in the fall allows the roots to grow stronger, and will encourage their growth in the spring.

Here are five easy tips to prepare your trees for the fall:

Five Tips to Prepare Your Tree for Fall

  1. Compost – An affordable and easy way to enrich your soil is composting. Eggshells, fresh grass, fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, and tea bags are common items that can be used for compost. Keep the compost in an area with a temperature of 50 to 65 degrees Celsius. This will ensure proper decomposition.

You can purchase an indoor composter for the winter months and place it in your kitchen. If making your own compost is a hassle, you can purchase compost from your local home improvement store or nursery.

Five Tips to Prepare Your Tree for Fall

  1. Mulch – The perfect way to lock in moisture below your soil’s surface is to use mulch. Put 2 to 3 inches of mulch on top of the plant’s surface. Aside from encouraging moisture, this will prevent the growth of weeds.

Five Tips to Prepare Your Tree for Fall

  1. Deep watering – Before planting them, soak the plant or tree, placing a water hose into a container to give the plants ample moisturizer. When fall comes, an irrigation system guarantees that plants and trees receive enough water.

baby trees growing up in pot

  1. Smaller plants, bigger benefits – Considering purchasing a tree from a plant nursery. Smaller trees tend to be less costly, and are easier to plant. “Baby trees” are easier to grow due to their size. It’s important for them to have time to establish their roots when spring arrives.
Tree Supporter Bracing and Protecting The Trees with The Steel Pipes

Tree Supporter Bracing and Protecting The Trees with The Steel Pipes

  1. Tree support – Winds tend to become stronger during the fall; tree support will protect the tree’s roots from damage. Purchasing a tree planting kit that comes with a tree guard and a bag of root rocket is an excellent option for protecting them.  

Once your tree has grown, it will require care and maintenance. Contact a professional tree care service to give all of your trees a long, healthy life.

For professional tree care in Bradford and Richmond Hill, Ontario, call Dave Lund Tree Service and Forestry Co Ltd. at (905) 884-0511.