Nine Tree Care Tips & Techniques*

Trees surrounded by mulch at their base

Nine comprehensive tree care tips will take you step by step, from selecting and planting the right tree to the care and upkeep of a mature tree.

It is important to remember that proper tree care starts when you select a tree and that what you do to your tree in its first few years of life will affect its shape, strength, and even its life span. Following these steps will make sure your tree gets on the correct foot and remains healthy throughout its life.

  1. Finding a Tree
  2. Selecting a Healthy Tree
  3. Tree Planting
  4. The Importance of Mulch
  5. Tree Watering
  6. When to Prune
  7. Keys to Good Tree Pruning
  8. Annual Tree Pruning Steps from Planting to Maturity
  9. How to Identify Pest and Disease Problems

* Info provided from Arbor Day Foundation