Preparing Your Trees for Winter
The cold temperatures have the potential to be very detrimental to trees. Take some precautions to ensure the trees will keep excelling when spring arrives next year! Below you will find some tips to ensure your trees will thrive this winter season and moving forward. 
Mulch Tips

Mulch has been referred to as the trees blanket, so it’s very important to provide your trees with adequate mulch before the temperature drops below freezing for long periods. Mulch should be 2-4 inches deep for the best results, while allowing three inches between the mulch and tree trunk to help prevent decay.

Fun Fact: Mulch is typically made up of tree bark, wood chips, decorative gravel, and crushed lava.
Watering Tips

Another important tip when caring for your trees during these cold times is watering. If it is a warm and dry winter, your trees will still need water once or twice a month. Weather over 40 degrees is the best time to water trees in the winter, as it will prevent them from drying out, while also getting full use of the water. The last item you should remember is evergreen trees don’t go dormant during the winter, so these trees require the most preparation and care during the cold weather months.
Pruning Tips

Pruning your trees is a crucial step when getting them ready for winter. When pruning your trees, you will be focusing on taking off dead branches and dangerous offshoots of branches. The act of pruning your trees ensures safe growth of the tree, optimal growth of the tree and safety of the items around the tree!  
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