In Florida, it’s the dry season. In the past few years fires have popped up across the state due to the drought.

For this article, our tree professionals at Fortune’s Lawncare Services wanted to share with you some brief tips about proper tree care during a dry season or drought.

Older trees can withstand drier conditions than younger or newly planted trees. These younger or new trees can become weak and even die from lack of water.

How can you tell if your trees are suffering from a drought? No matter the tree’s age, usually a tree will first show signs of stress in the top of its canopy as more leaves fall off, wilt, or turn colors. If you are in the middle of a drought, water the trees before you notice any stress/damage to them. Watering them twice a week is good. However, if your town has water bans, you may not be able to do this. Do not put fertilizer on them, as this actually takes water away from the roots. Don’t trim branches during a drought. The tree needs to focus on conserving water and energy, not re-growing itself. During a drought, move mulch away from a tree; mulch absorbs a lot of water, and you’d rather the tree taking in this water than the mulch.

Although you can take care of trees yourself during a drought, it’s in your best interest to get the opinion of a certified tree professional. You don’t want to overwater trees or make any other decisions that actually may bring more harm than good to the plants. By having a professional tree specialist come to your property, he or she can tell you what you need to do to protect your plants (if anything) during the dry season, so you don’t lose any trees.

Work with us at Fortune’s Lawn Care Services to help protect and save your trees! Our mission is to provide reliable and affordable landscaping maintenance. Our tree team at Fortune’s Lawn Care Services are licensed, insured professionals who know how to properly manage and handle the job, whether big or small. We are based in Marco Island, Florida, and service customers in Marco Island and the Isles of Capri in Naples, Florida. Contact us at 239-438-7070 or click here to set up an appointment with one of our tree specialists.

No one wants THAT yard in the neighborhood. You know what we’re talking about. The unkempt yard with overgrown bushes and branches blocking the house and dead branches and leaves everywhere. Tree maintenance isn’t just critical for preventing a neighborhood eye sore, it also has many benefits.

Our team at Fortune’s Lawn Care Services wanted to share with you reasons you should get your trees properly trimmed throughout the year.

• Dead branches, that haven’t been trimmed, can fall at any time and can potentially hurt you or your home.
• Tree trimming helps promote growth in the tree. A tree specialist knows how to trim a tree to help make it grow in a better way that is better for the structure of the tree to prolong its longevity.
• Tree trimming can allow you to shape the tree in a way you want for aesthetic purposes.

Tree professionals know when and how often to trim your tree based on its variety, location, and time of year. Our certified tree trimmers know how to trim the trees without damaging the tree. You don’t want to accidentally harm or kill your tree due to over-trimming or trimming at an improper time.

If you want your trees looking their best (inside and out), it’s time to call a tree expert! Tree trimming isn’t just a safety issue for the tree, it’s also a safety issue for you. Trimming tall branches can be very dangerous. Leave it to the professionals to come on over with the proper tools, equipment, and experience to get the job done!

Our team of professionals will talk to you about what trees on your property can be trimmed and how often. If you have questions or concerns, we will work with you to figure out the best solutions for your property.