Basic Tree Care Tips

Like tree service professionals advise, remember to mulch up your tree. Mulch insulates the soil from excessive heat and protects the soil from too much moisture loss. Mulch also prevents weeds from growing too fast and being a competition. It also prevents the soil from compacting. First weed around your tree before you add mulch. Add mulch at the base of a tree but not touching the tree. The mulch can be made of wood chips or back pieces. 

Water the tree regularly for the first two years of its life especially during summers. This is because the tree is struggling to make itself established on the ground and the water speeds up root formation. But keep in mind that too much water is bad for your tree. Always keep the soil around the tree moist but not soggy. You can easily tell the difference by feeling the soil. After two years, your tree is well established and can withstand a myriad of conditions and so you do not have to water it. Once your tree is well established, basic care takes more effort. Hiring a professional tree service company is well advised; try going to www.atreecompanyboise.com for just that.