Keeping your property looking beautiful both inside and out can feel overwhelming, as a lot of work is involved in maintaining its health and vitality. Many homeowners understand the importance of protecting their property value and trust the professionals to help them with maintenance. Regular landscape maintenance is a long list and having a landscaping service guarantees that everything is taken care of when needed. However, landscaping maintenance often doesn’t cover tree care for non-ornamental trees. Many homeowners overlook what they should be doing regularly to maintain their trees. They will only call in the pros when they notice a significant problem, which can not only be expensive but can put the aesthetic of the property and your family’s safety at risk. With regular tree care, you are investing in keeping your property safe and thriving.Professional tree trimmer cutting back branches on a large tree

Regular Tree Care Will Enhance the Beauty of Your Property

Well-maintained, healthy trees can significantly increase your property value. When your home and landscape are the focal points of your property, trees serve as the perfect framing element, enhancing the overall aesthetic and creating a more inviting atmosphere. Trees add to the aesthetic appeal and provide shade, privacy, and defined space to make any home seem well-established and cared for. If your trees are unhealthy, they can give the opposite impression. While a lush tree with neatly trimmed foliage projects the image of an attentive homeowner who takes pride in their property, a damaged tree with sparse branches, dead spots, and visible damage from storms or pests can taint the overall picture. This is why homeowners need regular tree care. Regular tree care will make sure that your trees continue to enhance the beauty of your property, not detract from it. You’ve likely waited too long if you wait until you’ve noticed a blemish on your landscape.

Ignoring a Tree Issue Can Be Dangerous

Ignoring tree issues isn’t just a cosmetic problem. Dead trees, damaged trees, and dead branches are safety issues for people and property. A diseased, damaged, or dead tree is a tree that won’t be prepared to withstand harsh weather, and if something happens, like a tree falling during a storm, and the tree is on your property, you are liable for any damage resulting from that fall. In some cases, if it’s determined that you had knowledge, or even just a suspicion of a tree issue and ignored it, and then that tree caused damage when it fell, you can find yourself facing a lawsuit or worse. Regular inspection and pruning can help you keep your trees healthy, and healthy trees can withstand severe weather.

Regular Tree Care Prevents Costly Tree Issues

It’s no secret that well-maintained trees live longer, and most trees require regular care to thrive. While many homeowners only worry about damage to their trees during and after storms, many tree issues don’t present as dramatically. A diseased or infested tree may not show outward signs until the damage is too severe to remediate, requiring an expensive tree removal. With regular maintenance, these issues can be identified early. Tree experts will know what signs to look for and can remedy these problems before they become severe. Early detection of diseases like Dutch elm, oak wilt, or fungal growth can be treated by pruning and fertilizing, and pest infestations can be treated with insecticides. Both services are far more affordable than removing the tree – or worse, an entire section of trees because a disease was left to spread.

Tree Care is a Long-Term Investment in Your Property

The aesthetics of your property matter. Trees are an important part of your property value. Professional maintenance will keep your trees looking their best and encourage the lush foliage and balanced shape that gives your property a well-cared-for appearance. Regular tree maintenance is a modest investment that will pay off for years in curb appeal, property value, and reputation.

What Should Regular Tree Care Include?

You invest in landscaping services to maintain the beauty of your property, but not every landscaping service is prepared to handle regular tree care. Although most homeowners can handle the occasional pruning of stray branches and look for visible signs of damage, tree care shouldn’t be considered a DIY task. Regular tree care should include the following:

  • Inspection for damage or disease.
  • Pruning and trimming promote air circulation and optimal sunlight, promote healthy growth, remove overgrowth, and maintain the ideal shape of the tree.
  • Strategic fertilization
  • Pest control measures
  • Mulching in the fall and spring to insulate and protect the root system
  • Assessment for tree removal

A tree maintenance provider will focus on preventive maintenance and proactive care. When you contract with a tree service for regular care, they will begin with assessing  your property to develop a customized care plan, providing tailored service that will benefit your species of trees and keep your landscape healthy and green.

Regular tree care is an investment in your property. When you take the time to ensure that the frame of your landscape is healthy and thriving, you will be far less likely to face expensive tree services down the road. Your property will not only give off the appeal of a well-maintained and cared-for property, but it will be a safe space for your family, guests, and neighbors. Don’t wait for a serious or dangerous problem to call for help. With regular tree care, you’ll have a team of professionals you can trust. Contact TREE SAFE today for a free estimate!