With the onset of winter, the temperature gradually decreases, and the trees gradually enter the dormant period. In order to ensure that the trees can survive the winter safely, a series of maintenance measures need to be carried out. This article will introduce some common tree maintenance methods for wintering to help you better protect your trees.
1. Watering and sealing frozen water.
Before the soil freezes, the trees need to be watered once to keep the soil moist and prevent the trees from dying due to lack of water. The time to water the frozen water is generally between late November and early December, depending on the local climatic conditions and soil conditions. When watering frozen water, care should be taken not to overwater, so as not to cause the soil to become too wet or freeze, which will affect the growth of trees.
2. Pruning and finishing.
During the winter months, the trees enter the dormant period, which can be properly pruned and groomed to maintain the beautiful shape of the tree and promote the growth of the trees. For some evergreen tree species, appropriate thinning and stubbing can be carried out to remove diseased branches, weak branches and irregular branches, and keep the canopy ventilated and airy, which is conducive to the growth of trees. For some deciduous tree species, comprehensive pruning can be carried out to remove old, dead and pest-affected branches and promote the growth of new branches. When pruning, care should be taken not to over-prune so as not to affect the growth and aesthetics of the tree.
3. Soil cultivation and cold protection.
In winter, in order to prevent frostbite on the trees, soil cultivation and cold protection can be carried out. Soil cultivation refers to the accumulation of soil around the roots of trees to protect the roots of trees from frost damage. Cold protection is to use some insulation materials to cover the trees to maintain the temperature of the trees and prevent the occurrence of frost damage. When protecting from the cold, care should be taken not to over-cover so as not to affect the breathing and growth of the tree.
Fourth, pest control.
Winter is a great time for pest control. In winter, some pests and diseases hide under the branches and bark of trees, making them easy to control. Trees can be sprayed or painted with chemicals to kill or repel pests and diseases. In the prevention and control, attention should be paid to the selection of appropriate pesticides and control methods to avoid damage to trees.
5. Strengthen inspections and protections.
During the winter months, patrols and conservation efforts should be stepped up to ensure the safety of the trees. During the inspection, attention should be paid to the growth of trees, the occurrence of pests and diseases, and whether the insulation measures are appropriate. If an abnormal situation is found, measures should be taken in time to prevent and protect it. At the same time, the care and management of trees should be strengthened to prevent vandalism and theft.
In short, the maintenance method of trees for winter needs to consider many aspects, including watering and freezing water, pruning and finishing, soil cultivation and cold protection, pest control, inspection and protection, etc. Only when these aspects are properly treated and maintained can trees survive the winter safely.