So, the hot weather has ended, and the leaves are falling off the trees, and you have your pruning sheers ready. Wait! Before you start pruning in the autumn months, is it something that is urgent for tree care? Damage from storms or other issues may mean that you need to have trimming and emergency tree care done for your landscaping. If possible, you want to avoid trimming trees and shrubs during the autumn months, and here are some of the reasons why:
1. Pruning in Autumn Exposes Trees to Fall Insect and Disease
Even though the weather is cooler, insects and diseases that affect trees are thriving. During the autumn months, insects and other pests are looking for a safe place to nest over the winter months. Trimming trees during the autumn months may expose your trees and shrubs to infestations that do not surface until the weather gets warmer next spring.
2. Trimming Plants in Wet Weather Causes Problems with Fungus Growth
Wet weather is another issue that you may have to deal with, which can cause trees to be more prone to fungus problems. Open wounds provide the perfect source of nutrients for many different types of fungus that thrive in the wet fall weather, which is why it is most important that you do not do any pruning when the weather is wet outside.
3. Plants Will Be More Exposed to Winter Weather When Trimmed in The Autumn
Plants become more exposed to the weather during the late autumn months and winter. Therefore, you want to avoid trimming, that can expose them to weather and cause damage. The autumn trimming will cause trees do not have enough time to heal, and damage during winter weather may impact the health of the tree and hamper new spring growth.
4. Trimming Too Much When Pruning Is an Emergency Will Expose Trees and Hamper Spring Growth
Exposing trees during the autumn months is sometimes unavoidable, but you want to make sure that you do a minimal amount of trimming. If you need to trim trees due to hazards or damage from storms, make sure you only trim the branches that need trimming. In addition, you may want to consider covering wounds to protect them from wet autumn weather after you have done the emergency trimming.
These are some of the reasons why you should avoid trimming and pruning projects during the autumn months. There may be occasions when emergencies require pruning, but you can contact a professional tree trimming service to limit the risks to plants and trees in your landscaping.
