Tree Care: A Beginner's Guide | Cut Above Tree Care

A newly planted tree requires careful attention if it's to grow to its full potential and live a long, healthy life. In this guide, we will run through some top tips for tree care that you need to know. 

Pick the right tree and spot

Before you can even plant your tree, you need to make sure you select the best sapling for your location and conditions. Queensland native trees will do best in local conditions, but not all will be ideal for your garden, so do some research first. Ensure you have enough space for trees to grow and that they will gain enough sun in your chosen planting spot. 

Know how much to water and fertilise

Despite growing to such large heights, trees typically require little maintenance, and this applies to watering and fertilising them. They can be easily overwatered, so keep this in mind and only water young trees when the soil appears dry. Having said this, don’t forget to water them either - watering correctly is vital to settle the soil and keep it moist. Again, research the tree variety and see what type of fertiliser to use and how regularly this is recommended for them, as well as the typical symptoms of over or under-watering. 

Know disease symptoms

As well as recognising mistakes with watering, you need to be able to recognise which tree diseases may affect your tree and what these may look like. If any symptoms begin to show, treat them as soon as possible. Tree diseases can often be avoided with adequate fertilising. 

Regularly mulch

When making the commitment to planting a tree, you should consider buying mulch material and carefully planning when to lay it down at the base of the tree. It not only helps to retain moisture in the soil but encourages the development of nutrients and suppresses weed growth. Lay the mulch evenly around the tree in a circle shape. 

Regularly prune

Pruning is the process of removing dead, diseased, cracked or ill-positioned branches from the tree. This helps the tree look and stay healthy. Trees that bear fruit or flowers are likely to need more regular pruning, but again this depends on the species. This should be done at certain times of the year to optimise the growing process. 

For expert tree services in Toowoomba that can help with young and old trees alike, contact Cut Above Tree Care today.