The strong storms of monsoon season often bring welcome moisture, but they are also dangerous for your trees. Fortunately, with a little preparation, you can dramatically reduce the risk of your trees being damaged. Consult your landscaping company before monsoon season arrives for advice that is tailored to your property, and put these tips into action to keep your trees safe.

Stake Young Trees

Until they are about a year old, trees are especially vulnerable to damage from wind and flooding. If you have young trees in your landscaping, stake them to keep them safe. You need stakes that are about six to eight feet tall that are placed according to the direction the prevailing winds. The stakes should extend about two feet below the ground. Your landscaper can stake your trees on your behalf to ensure that they are adequately protected.

Perform Regular Tree Care

Healthier trees are much more capable of standing up to the extreme weather of monsoon season than unhealthy ones. Be sure your trees receive water, mulch, and fertilizer regularly. It is also important to make sure that the soil around the tree does not become overly compacted, so that the roots can adequately absorb the nutrients that the tree needs. Your landscaping company can usually perform this maintenance service.

Prune Your Trees Annually

It is essential for your tree to have a healthy canopy and structure in order to tolerate strong winds. Have your trees pruned each year—or on the schedule that is recommended for the tree species—by a certified arborist. An unskilled pruning job can weaken your tree substantially and may even lead to the need to have the tree removed from your property.

 

Complete Landscaping has certified arborists on staff who understand the demands that monsoon season put on trees in Arizona. Schedule an appointment with our landscaping team or an arborist in Tucson by calling (520) 323-8918.