Seasonal Tips: Winter
What to Do for Your Trees Before and After Northeast Ohio’s Winter Storms
So what should property owners in Ohio do to prepare for winter weather, and what can they do after a winter storm passes through?
In this article, we will answer both of those questions and will include some tips, resources, and links to help your trees and landscape survive winter in Ohio.
Winter Dormancy FAQs: Why Northeast Ohio Trees Go Dormant Over Winter
We use the phrase “winter dormancy” a lot, especially when talking about why it’s good to prune trees during the winter (dormant pruning). But what does it really mean? And why is dormancy important?
Read MoreHow to Care for Trees Damaged by Winter Snow and Ice
Have your trees suffered damage from snow or ice? Learn how to identify winter damage to trees and how to help them recover in spring.
Read MoreHelping Bent-Over Trees Recover From Ice & Snow Loads
We cover what you need to know about dealing with snow and ice-damaged trees or shrubs (bent over, broken, leaning, etc.), plus how to prevent snow and ice damage in the first place.
Read MoreHow to Bring Color and Life to your Northeast Ohio Winter Landscape
We share our favorite ways to bring color and dimension to your winter landscape, as well as tips to provide valuable food and shelter for wildlife.
Read MoreWinter Tree Care Tips for Northeast Ohio
Our top recommendations for winter tree care, including plant protection, preventing ice, snow, wind and salt damage, winter pruning, hazardous tree identification (before winter storms arrive!), and more.
Read More6 Benefits of Winter Tree Pruning
It’s a common misconception that tree maintenance cannot be done during the winter months. In reality, winter and early spring are a perfect time for many tree care jobs, especially dormant pruning and tree removals.
Read MoreHow To Prevent Salt Damage to Trees & Shrubs
Each winter, thousands of tons of de-icing salt are applied to state and municipal roads in Northeast Ohio in an effort to keep roads dry, ice-free and safe for drivers. We also use rock salt and other de-icing materials on our own properties to clear walkways, driveways, patios and parking areas. But salt has a…
Read MoreWinter Protection for Trees & Shrubs
Here in Northeast Ohio, our trees and shrubs face a whole range of threats during winter, both from the weather itself and from animal pests. Cold dry winds can dry out trees, especially evergreens The weight of heavy snow and ice breaks branches, leading to a damaged and unsightly plant Road salt and spray damages leaf tissue…
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