If you are using mulch on newly planted trees, don’t spread the mulch right up against the trunk. Leave a 6-inch gap around the base of the tree.
Tree Planting Advice: A successful planting requires the following: Properly prepared site Good planting stock Tree species matched to the site and soils Proper planting methods Adequate protection and care after planting.
September Tree Tip: Prep Trees for winter by Treating, Pruning, and Cabling.
During this fall weather it's a great time to prune perennials back on your trees.
We will never forget those who lost their lives and the families who grieve the fallen. We remember.
Trees in suburban areas face high-stress conditions like low moisture, compaction, damage, and construction. Did you know when raking leaves, twigs, and fall bark away, twigs, you're removing nutrients that would have naturally decomposed, feeding the roots.
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Even though trees can be planted up until the ground freezes, mid October is generally a good date to stop planting evergreens. The goal is to allow enough time for evergreens to root out into the existing soil before winter arrives.
Our two goals are: Keeping Trees Healthy and Keeping Customers Happy!
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Controlling Thatch is one of the most important & most overlooked parts of lawn care. Let Reliable Tree Care handle it for you!
Mulching is a quick and cost-effective technique that provides numerous benefits for your trees.
Investing in a tree maintenance program, such as Reliable Tree Care mitigates high stress conditions and deterioration. Other than regular trimming, fertilization one of the best tree maintenance efforts offered.
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Mulching Is Important! Mulching regularly insulates trees roots, which helps protect it from the cold weather of fall and winter. It also helps the soil retain moisture and organic matter.
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Halloween decorations can even be carried over to trees! Use large hanging decorations for tree limbs such as , reapers, skeletons, and witches!
Did you know that fall is the best time to plant new trees? It's because of the cooler temperatures, there is less chance of the new tree dying from sun scorch or drought.
Watering your trees and plants is still important! Even though the summer heat has passed, your trees can still suffer from drought.
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Fall Yard Tip: Plant daffodils, snowdrops, fritillaria, or leucojum if deer and rabbits are a problem in your area. They both avoid these spring bloomers!
One of the best ways to keep young plants & trees alive over the winter is to cover them with mulch in October.
Gardeners don’t realize that weeding is even more important in the fall than it is the rest of the season. Weeds develop seed heads in the late summer and fall, don't assume the chilly weather will take care of them. Weeding will help prevent extreme weed growth in the Spring and Summer seasons.
After your yard has gone dormant in the fall spread either a fresh layer of compost or fresh topsoil over the surfaces of your plants and trees.
Is it finally time to get rid of that annoying stump in the middle of your yard? Reliable Tree Care has you covered with our Stump Removal Services.
Trees like to be watered slow and deep to the roots. Old trees, compared to newly planted trees, need to be watered much more frequently.
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Depending on how big your yard is, fall cleanup can be a really big job. If you need extra help contact, Reliable Tree Care.
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Reliable Tree Care is here to help you with the Summer to Fall transition, whether you need tree removal, yard maintenance and clean-up or just want a little advice!
Trees help homeowners to lower energy use. Contact Reliable Tree Care today to speak about tree care.
Protect trees from damage; watch for insect and disease attacks and treat when necessary, don’t hit with mowers or weed whips, water when necessary.
With fall garden cleanup in full swing, ranking and mulching should be on your todo list.
To those in uniform serving today and to those who have served in the past, we honor you today and every day.
Mature Trees are best left alone. After the first two years of their life it is easy of them to withstand a wider range of water conditions.
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Everyone can get behind trees. And if ever there was a time to plant trees, now is that time. Let Us Help!
In these unprecedented times, there is a great desire to be outdoors and connect with nature, especially as the weather warms up. Speak with a Reliable Tree Care representative today to make your perfect yard come to life!
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When planting new trees or shrubs, they need enough time to establish strong roots before being exposed to the stress of high heat, drought conditions or frigid temperatures.
Planting Trees in the Fall is the best way to care for your new trees. With cooler temperatures, there is less chance of the new tree dying from sun scorch or drought.
It's important to water trees only when the temperature is above 40 degrees F.
Happy Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for this year?
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If you’re ever questioning the health of your tree it’s always a great idea to consult with a local certified arborist, from Reliable Tree Care.
Fertilizing is the best ways to keep trees healthy. Applying fertilizer in the fall aids tree protection from winter damage.
If your lawn’s failure to thrive in the winter is due to compaction, you will want to aerate it. This involves removing plugs of soil from your lawn, which helps loosen compacted soil and allows vital air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots.
Cover up your susceptible trees and plants with burlap, sheets, and traps to prevent winter damage.
Did you know that we offer deep-root feeding of trees and shrubs with liquid fertilizer?
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We recommend watering mature trees once a month or every other month during the winter. Use 10-15 gallons of water per inch of the trunks diameter!
White pines are best suited for full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Call your local tree specialist, Reliable Tree Care!
Be proactive and plant frost-sensitive plants near sources of reflective heat such as buildings & walls!
Don't fret if a bad storm knock a tree on your house, Reliable Tree Care offers 24 hour Emergency Tree Services.
Trees in suburban areas face high-stress conditions like low moisture, compaction, damage, and construction. Did you know when raking off leaves, twigs, and fall bark removes nutrients that have could be feeding the roots.
Let our Certified ISA Arborist evaluate your tree care needs.
Are you prepared for winter storms? An important factor is keeping a phone number on hand incase an emergency happens.
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To add some less intensive lighting to your home, hang moravian stars, starlight spheres or lighted snowflake decorations across the porch. You can even mix and match all three light to create a stunning light filled Christmas collage.
Newly planted trees lack natural defenses, such as extensive underground roots. Adolescent trees benefit from a little extra care during the winter season.
Be proactive and plant frost-sensitive plants near sources of reflective heat such as buildings & walls!
Don't fret if a bad storm knock a tree on your house, Reliable Tree Care offers 24 hour Emergency Tree Services.
Net lights are an effective, hassle-free way to create an elegant display on your yard. These work best on fir trees and are simple to install
If you leave dead spots under the snow, there’s almost no hope for them the next year. By seeding those spots, you’re literally planting the seed for a great lawn in the Spring.
Protect your trees, by covering their trunks with crepe paper tree wrap. Work from the bottom, wrap the trunk, overlap the layers by one-third. Stop wrapping just above lowest branches. Remove the wrap in spring.
Did you know that we offer deep-root feeding of trees and shrubs with liquid fertilizer?
Let our Certified ISA Arborist evaluate your tree care needs.
Are you prepared for winter storms? An important factor is keeping a phone number on hand incase an emergency happens.
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Winter limits food sources for critters like rabbits, voles and field mice. These small animals like nothing better than chewing on tree bark, especially young, thin bark. Protect your trees with a plastic tree guard, which you wrap around the trunk.
Christmas gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect on the important things around us.
Merry Christmas to you & your family!
Lookout for dead branches to prune. Prune small branches sticking out from the main leader to avoid weak unions, where two or more branches emerge from one trunk.
Winter Weather Fact: Grass keeps growing until the ground freezes, despite cool temperatures.
Net lights are an effective, hassle-free way to create an elegant display on your yard. These work best on fir trees and are simple to install
If you leave dead spots under the snow, there’s almost no hope for them the next year. By seeding those spots, you’re literally planting the seed for a great lawn in the Spring.
Happy New Years Day! Are you eating Black-eyed peas for luck and prosperity?
Even if the weather is barely above freezing, give new trees a quick watering. Apply water slowly and gently, allowing it to seep into the ground instead of running off.
Common Winter Misconception: Don’t stop watering your grass and shrubs. The need for water doesn’t go away just because the weather is cold. Failure to keep your trees, lawns, and hedges hydrated over the winter can result in a host of issues, including increased susceptibility to disease. Don't let your yard suffer!
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Beware! Skip any Sodium chloride ice melt (rock salt.) Do not use near trees or any plantings because it interferes with water uptake by roots. Be sure to select ice melt products that are listed as pet or plant friendly.
Winter limits food sources for critters like rabbits, voles and field mice. These small animals like nothing better than chewing on tree bark, especially young, thin bark. Protect your trees with a plastic tree guard, which you wrap around the trunk.
When planting a new tree in your yard, you should have a clear understanding of the size that the tree is expected to be. Will it grow too close to the house? Power lines? Sidewalks? These are all important questions to ask, always keep winter safety in mind. Branches that grow into power lines and fall during ice storms create power outages and safety hazards.
Trees & Shrubs enter a state of dormancy throughout the winter season. Leaves fall off and trees take a rest until warmer temperatures arise, putting them into putting on a new flush of growth.
Did you know grass keeps growing until the ground freezes, despite cool temperatures?
A common misconception is that tree maintenance cannot be completed during winter months, and that tree care companies don’t operate during this time of the year. The real reality is that winter is a good time for pruning and tree removal services.
Fertilizing is the best ways to keep trees healthy. Applying fertilizer in the fall aids tree protection from winter damage.
Happy New Years Day! Are you eating Black-eyed peas for luck and prosperity?
Fresh mulch can drastically enhance the appearance of your trees and flower beds. We have got a wide selection of mulches, including cedar, oak hardwood, red-dyed mulch, and much more!
Pruning during dormancy has several benefits:
1. Easier to evaluate tree structure
2. Looks better for the spring
3. Helps avoids spreading disease
4. Less stress on your trees
Trees can help cut winter energy costs. With some extra planning, you can save money by planting trees and shrubs on the north and northwest sides of your property.
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When planting a new tree in your yard, you should have a clear understanding of the size that the tree is expected to be. Will it grow too close to the house? Power lines? Sidewalks? These are all important questions to ask, always keep winter safety in mind. Branches that grow into power lines and fall during ice storms create power outages and safety hazards.
After storm damage, hazardous trees and fallen branches require immediate removal. Contact Reliable Tree Care right away to ensure safety and prevent additional property damage.
Did you know, pruning before buds break in spring leads to optimum wound closure?
This basically means we are letting trees heal from pruning cuts before warmer weather brings out destructive insects and pathogens.
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Fresh mulch can drastically enhance the appearance of your trees and flower beds. We have got a wide selection of mulches, including cedar, oak hardwood, red-dyed mulch, and much more!
Pruning during dormancy has several benefits:
1. Easier to evaluate tree structure
2. Looks better for the spring
3. Helps avoids spreading disease
4. Less stress on your trees
Trees can help cut winter energy costs. With some extra planning, you can save money by planting trees and shrubs on the north and northwest sides of your property.
Winter pruning can help avoid spreading serious diseases that are active during the spring and summer growing seasons, such as Dutch Elm Disease and Oak Wilt.
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Even though the ground may be harder during winter, that does not mean it shouldn’t be maintained properly.
Reliable Tree Care professionals suggest trimming trees and pruning shrubs over the winter months.
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After storm damage, hazardous trees and fallen branches require immediate removal. Contact Reliable Tree Care right away to ensure safety and prevent additional property damage.
Did you know, pruning before buds break in spring leads to optimum wound closure?
This basically means we are letting trees heal from pruning cuts before warmer weather brings out destructive insects and pathogens.
When Reliable Tree Care trims your trees, we pay attention to the details. Our team removes suckers growing on trees that deplete the nutrients from the desirable growth.
We recommend proceeding with caution when applying any chemicals throughout the winter, such as ice melt, near trees. Chemicals can harm trees and soil.
If you let these obstructions accumulate in your gutters during the winter, they could potentially freeze over time. This creates a real mess come spring, it’s better to let a landscaping professional handle this task during the wintertime.
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Winter pruning can help avoid spreading serious diseases that are active during the spring and summer growing seasons, such as Dutch Elm Disease and Oak Wilt.
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Pro Tip: Feed Birds! They will return the favor when you most need it, by staying nearby throughout the year. This helps you keep the insect population under control.
Please protect any new growths from freezing temperatures. Be careful though, it's best to not attempt to remove the ice or snow, unless the weight is causing breakage.
We recommend using mulch to conserve soil moisture and insulate roots from cold temperatures. Reliable Tree Care wants to keep your trees thriving & healthy!
When Reliable Tree Care trims your trees, we pay attention to the details. Our team removes suckers growing on trees that deplete the nutrients from the desirable growth.
We recommend proceeding with caution when applying any chemicals throughout the winter, such as ice melt, near trees. Chemicals can harm trees and soil.
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Nurture trees on your property with the nutrients they need after winter. A gradual release fertilizer helps trees defend against pests and diseases.
Maintaining trees & other landscaping features throughout winter is a challenge. If you have a problem tree or if you’d like some expert advice to make sure you’re doing everything you can to prep your trees, give us a call today! (314) 892-1500
Look over your trees, young & mature to inspect for signs of winter damage or disease while they are still bare. Reliable Tree Care recommends pruning diseased or unsafe branches before spring growth.
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The best time of the year to give a refresh by pruning is late winter or early spring when trees are dormant.
Secure an ideal growing spot before planting new trees to maximize energy saving. In sync placement has more property enhancing benefits than just saving on bills.
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Check for any winter damages! Ice, snow, and heavy storms could create issues such as, drainage problems or rotted wood that will need addressing at the start of the growing season.
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Reliable Tree Care offers a plethora of seasonal upkeeps. Contact our team if your trees are in need of Dethacting, Leaf Removal, Core Aeration, and Nutsedge.
Sign up for an Early Spring Treatment! The treatments consists of a fertilizer that prevents & controls weeds. It also contains nutrients to promote root growth and kick start your lawn for the year.
To help improve soil moisture and weed control add a generous amount (about 2 to 4 inches) of mulch around the base of a tree.
The best time of the year to give a refresh by pruning is late winter or early spring when trees are dormant.
Did you know weeds compete with grass in yards? To help your grass out, pull weeds in spring before they spread or go to seed.
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Reliable Tree Care offers a plethora of seasonal upkeeps. Contact our team if your trees are in need of Dethacting, Leaf Removal, Core Aeration, and Nutsedge.
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Let our Certified ISA Arborist evaluate your tree care needs. Never have your trees “topped” by an inexperienced “tree trimmer.”
Did you know weeds compete with grass in yards? To help your grass out, pull weeds in spring before they spread or go to seed.
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When you call on Reliable Tree Care, we inspect trees for overall health. This is done by looking for dead wood, frostbite, or lesions on leaves. The next step is to prune away dead, damaged, or diseased limbs.
Our team at Reliable Tree Care are all members of the TCIA. The TCIA is proud to provide support for homeowners, property managers, utilities, municipalities and any other consumers looking for qualified tree care.
We are members of the Saint Louis Arborist Association! The organization is made up of professional arborists meeting monthly to exchange ideas regarding current tree & shrub management.
The purpose is to initiate and foster scientific investigation into tree and shrubs problems. While securing improved cooperation among professional arborists and related agencies via educational methods.
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Beautiful landscapes don’t just happen on accident. It takes a team of trained professionals to deliver top notch work. Reliable’s will deliver well thought out plans complete with 3D drawings so you will get a full idea before you are too far into the project.
Be careful about who you hire! Check to see if the Arborist you choose is certified! Verify their credentials:
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It's best to choose a slow-release or controlled-release fertilizer to reduce possible losses to the environment and increase nutrient absorption. In certain situations, it may help to use organic materials which can improve the health of your soil.
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Gross Fact: Garbage can collect under ivy and creates a breeding ground for rats. Keep it clean folks!
Proper watering routine is a must to keep trees healthy in every season.
Especially during springtime, its recommended to deeply water trees especially in areas where de-icing materials are used. Also, keep a check on the sprinkler system.
It’s important to adjust the sprinkler as per requirements and look out for any leakages in the system.
When you call on Reliable Tree Care, we inspect trees for overall health. This is done by looking for dead wood, frostbite, or lesions on leaves. The next step is to prune away dead, damaged, or diseased limbs.
Spring is a great time to apply pre-emergent weed control for weeds such as crabgrass. It’s usually the perfect time to apply crabgrass weed preventer when forsythia is in full bloom.
Spring Tree Care: Remove weeds and excess debris around the base of the tree.
Weeds compete with the tree for water and nutrients. It is extremely important to take the time for removal!
Be careful about who you hire! Check to see if the Arborist you choose is certified! Verify their credentials:
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It's best to choose a slow-release or controlled-release fertilizer to reduce possible losses to the environment and increase nutrient absorption. In certain situations, it may help to use organic materials which can improve the health of your soil.
