Seasonal Care Tips: How Ekstedt Tree Services Prepares Your Trees for Winter Oct 22, 2025

As the colder months approach, it's crucial for homeowners to start thinking about how to prepare their trees for winter. Trees, just like any other living organism, need special care to withstand the harsh conditions of winter. Ekstedt Tree Services, known for our expert tree care solutions, is here to guide you through the seasonal essentials to ensure your trees stay healthy and robust all winter long.

Winter preparation is not just about keeping the trees alive; it's about ensuring they thrive when spring arrives. Proper winter care can prevent potential damage that could lead to costly fixes or even tree loss. Ekstedt Tree Services offers expert advice on winterizing your yard, ensuring that your trees remain a beautiful, integral part of your landscape.

The first step we recommend at Ekstedt Tree Services is a thorough inspection of your trees. Our trained arborists can identify potential hazards such as dead or weak branches, which are prone to breaking under the weight of snow and ice. These branches should be trimmed back to prevent them from causing damage to property or injury to people and pets. Regular pruning also helps maintain tree health and promotes growth when spring returns.

Winter mulching is another vital step in tree care. Applying a layer of mulch around the base of your trees serves several purposes: it helps retain moisture in the soil, provides a barrier against the cold, and gradually decomposes to enrich the soil with nutrients. Ekstedt Tree Services suggests using organic mulches, such as wood chips or shredded bark, which are particularly beneficial during the colder months.

For young or newly planted trees, one of the most effective winter preparation strategies is additional insulation. Wrapping trees with burlap can protect young trunks from harsh winds and fluctuating temperatures, reducing the risk of cracking. Ekstedt Tree Services carries out tree wrapping services aimed at shielding your trees from the worst of winter's conditions, ensuring they remain sturdy and resilient.

Watering may not be the first task that comes to mind in winter, but it is essential during dry spells when the ground is not frozen. Trees need adequate moisture to survive winter conditions, so it's important to provide them with a deep watering before the ground freezes and to occasionally water throughout winter during dry periods.

Moreover, winter is an opportune time for professional pest inspection. While it might seem less intuitive to think about pests when the temperatures drop, some insects hibernate in tree bark. Ekstedt Tree Services advises a winter pest inspection to reduce the chances of these pests causing issues once they become active again in spring.

As we draw our guidance to a close, remember that the key to effective tree care is proactive maintenance. At Ekstedt Tree Services, our team of certified arborists is equipped to manage all aspects of tree care, from pruning to pest control, to ensure your trees not only survive but thrive through the winter season.

In summary, preparing your trees for winter involves inspection, pruning, mulching, watering, and pest management. Consulting with professionals, like those at Ekstedt Tree Services, ensures these tasks are done correctly and efficiently. Trust in experience and dedication to see your trees flourish in the face of winter's challenges and blossom with renewed vigor come spring.