A large tree in your garden is more than just a source of shade or even a beautiful asset during key parts of the year. An old tree is generally part of the scenery and not something that you’ll want to get rid of in a hurry. For many people, the tree in their yard will have a number of sentimental memories.
The good news is that, with the right approach, you can keep these beautiful old trees for many more years.
Avoid The Bark
The bark is effectively the skin of the tree. It exists to protect the tree from storm damage, insect attack, animals, and even diseases. You need to protect it from harm if you want your tree to stay looking beautiful.
The simplest way of doing this is to keep all power tools away from the bark. Lawnmowers, strimmers, and other power tools can cut into the bark and damage it. This will allow insects and infections in as well as damaging the vital waterways.
To help keep your distance add a circle of mulch around the base of the tree, then you won’t need to get to close.
Speak To A Specialist
Contact your local reputable tree arborist Sydney. They can inspect your trees to ensure there are no problems already present. You may not be aware of a disease or even what diseases your tree can catch. They will and they’ll check it to ensure it’s in the best possible health.
Don’t worry if it’s not, they can help guide you regarding how to restore its health.
Avoid Compacting The Soil
Compact soil around the roots of the tree prevents it from getting the water and air that it needs to survive. Compacting can occur when there is a lot of foot traffic going over the root area. You can prevent this by avoiding the tree roots when walking around your yard.
Of course, mulching around the base of the tree will also help s you don’t have a reason to walk on it.
Avoid Hanging
Hanging swings and ropes for various purposes of the tree will cause wear to the bark. Over time it will damage the bark and allow diseases, insects, and other things to penetrate the tree.
This is likely to give it health problems. You can avoid this by not hanging anything from the tree.
Even climbing the tree is not a good idea, no matter how good your children are at doing it.
Water It
Trees, like most plants, need water. If you have an extended period of no rain you’ll need to water the tree. The best way to do this is to put the hose on a trickle and lay it under the branches but not to close to the trunk. Move it around every 10-20 minutes until you’ve covered the entire root zone.
You’ll need to repeat this every week to help look after the tree in dry weather.
