Winter Pruning: Time to Get ready for the Growing Season

It is that time of year. The 2010 growing season is almost here.

So what can you do to prepare?

• Prune Trees - prune branches that are one inch or less.
• When pruning be sure to cut at a 45 degree angle so that the remaining branch has maximum exposure to the sum. This will decrease the risk of the limb becoming infested with insects.
• About the middle of March start deep watering your trees. Be sure to water at the perimeter of the major branches. Purchase a deep water wand at a local hardware store. The sales pros there will be able to advise you regarding a dependable wand

This will take a good portion of your day. So plan to do other projects like:

• aerating your lawn
• clean out flower beds
• lightly rake up old leaves and down branches & twigs from the yard.

Get the whole family involved, it will be a good family time and the kids learn how to care for the yard.

Working together can be a lot of fun, plus a time to build into your kids lives.

More later!

For more information about tree management and landscaping call Kurt at 303-936-5150 or visit our website.