FLORIDA TREE CARE TIPS
CARE FOR YOUR TREES PROPERLY
Always protect your investments by following these Central Florida tree care tips and hiring a certified arborist to assess your trees!
To help improve your tree investment, here are some Florida tree care tips on treating your trees year-round. It doesn’t take much to keep your existing trees alive and well throughout the year. However, in cases where basic tree-owner care isn’t enough, our expert arborists are available to assist you in reviving and protecting your beautiful trees! We have experienced ISA Certified Arborists standing by to provide a thorough and honest assessment that includes options and a plan for moving forward.
If you’re looking for more tips and information about our team, our recommendations, and a look at how we work with clients, visit our Articles page. We send out new pieces throughout each month to further assist those who love their trees, seek to protect their investment in their property, and want to grow their knowledge of how to care for their beautiful Florida trees!
For professional and safe tree care in Central Florida, contact an STS arborist today!
BASIC FLORIDA TREE CARE TIPS
SPRING
- Spread 2″ — 3″ of mulch over the planting area, but do not place it up against the trunk
- Prune away all bad limbs
- Keep soil moist but not soaked
SUMMER
- Prevent insects and diseases growing in your trees
- Keep soil moist but not soaked
- Remove dead, diseased and damaged limbs
AUTUMN
- Great time to plant trees and plants
- Do not rake away all leaves (they are the trees nutrients)
- Prune your trees
Winter
- Maintain organic mulch around roots to help retain water and control temperature
- Remember trees are always thirsty so maintain water but do not soak roots
- Remove all dead wood, NOT live wood
