Winter pruning allows Long Island landscaping experts to fully assess the health and structural integrity of the tree without the interference of foliage. It is important to have this process scheduled early in the winter in order to give Long Island landscaping specialists time to accurately diagnose any problems and devise solutions to keep your Long Island landscape looking beautiful.
Winter is the ideal time for pruning because the limbs can be fully assessed without the weight of foliage on them. Pruning is generally known to encourage growth, so when it occurs during the growing season, new tissue and bark are constantly being added to the branches. When the foliage is no longer on the tree, proper pruning can take place to establish how much dead or decaying material is on the tree.
Pruning during the growing season is encouraged, but can disrupt the tree’s energy. Landscaping authorities say that since leaves are the primary food source for trees, the pruning that goes on during the summer actually decreases the amount of energy the tree is getting. Obviously the tree is capable of getting through the winter on reserved energy sources, so pruning does not have as much of an impact.
Another reason why winter pruning is ideal and beneficial is because the tree is completely dormant, including disease and insect activity. Pruning sometimes makes trees vulnerable to insect infestations and diseases, especially if the pruning techniques aren’t performed correctly and the tree is wounded. If perchance the tree is wounded during winter pruning, it will be able to seal before or during the early spring before insects and diseases become active once again.
For more information on winter pruning, contact your local Long Island landscaping company and schedule a consultation!
Many landscaping companies offer the design and installation of irrigation systems because proper hydration is absolutely vital to creating and maintaining a healthy Long Island landscape. Many homeowners find that watering their Long Island landscape or garden is more of a guessing game than anything else. Knowing precisely how much water your plants need is important because without enough water, their color and growth will suffer. If you water too much, you run the risk of soil erosion and drowning the roots, and if the watering takes place late in the evening, the development of mold.
Landscaping specialists can help you determine the correct watering procedures, but the installation of a sprinkler system can take the guesswork out of the picture. Hydration systems are designed to give your Long Island landscape just the right amount of water without overburdening the roots or causing them to go thirsty. Sprinkler systems can also be programmed to be sensitive to weather conditions, so you are experiencing a few days with heavy rainfall, your sprinkler system will not activate.
Irrigation systems are also designed and installed to make sure every inch of your Long Island landscape is covered. Many store-bought and self-installed hydration systems only cover one part of your Long Island lawn or Long Island landscape, whereas landscaping professionals will know how to install the system so that all your plants benefit.
If you are worried about the cost, think of how much money you waste by watering too much or forgetting to turn the sprinkler off. Professionally installed sprinkler systems can actually save you money, not to mention save water from being wasted.
Call your landscaping company today to find out more about the many benefits of an expertly designed sprinkler system.
