Caring for Your Changing Trees
/Once the leaves fall from your trees this fall, rake them into piles away from the tree. Raking leaves away from the tree is important, as it keeps the leaves from clogging up your landscape and putting your tree's health at risk.
"Heavy leaf debris allowed to remain on lawns during winter can cause thinning of the turf by preventing light from reaching the leaves, reducing or blocking photosynthesis for turf plants growing under the debris. Lawns with heavy leaf debris remaining on the turf through winter are also more susceptible to snow mold, a winter fungal disease." (Purdue University, College of Agriculture)
Fall is also a great time to prune away any branches that are at risk of breaking or falling during the winter months.
Autumn Tree To-Do List
Rake away leaves.
Prune tree branches. This prevents breakage and death.
Mulch.
Plant new trees with a support system.
Cover young trees with burlap or plastic to keep them warm.
Browning Tree Service employs Joshua Browning ISA certified arborist license #KY-9849A who is a proud member of Indiana Arborist Association and International Society of Arboriculture, serving the West Lafayette and Lafayette, Indiana area!
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