A Year in the Life of a Tree Steward: Seasonal Services for Optimal Tree Health
Premium landscapes require more than occasional care—they demand seasonal expertise. At Peer Arboricultural, our stewardship model emphasizes year-round attention tailored to each tree’s needs and the timing of natural cycles. This article outlines the seasonal rhythms of high-level tree care across an annual calendar.
Fall: Preparation and Protection
Soil Amendments: Biochar and slow-release nutrients are applied to prepare trees for winter.
Disease Suppression: Treatments for fungal pathogens are timed for autumn efficacy.
Pre-Winter Inspections: Final checks ensure structural stability before ice, snow, or wind events.
Winter: Inspection, Planning, and Dormant Pruning
Structural Pruning: With leaves gone, arborists can clearly assess form and make critical structural cuts.
Risk Assessments: Winter storms reveal weaknesses. We evaluate tree stability and plan mitigation strategies.
Care Planning: Inventories are reviewed, and the annual maintenance schedule is set for each estate or property.
Spring: Activation and Early Intervention
Pest and Disease Monitoring: As insects emerge and pathogens spread, early detection is key to prevention.
Soil and Root Zone Care: We perform subsurface decompaction, apply compost teas, and begin targeted fertilization.
Tree Planting: Ideal conditions for installing new trees with minimal transplant shock.
Summer: Monitoring, Irrigation, and Canopy Management
Irrigation Oversight: Trees are monitored for drought stress, and watering strategies are adjusted for efficiency.
Foliage Inspections: Active canopy growth helps us identify nutrient imbalances, pests, and environmental stressors.
Selective Pruning: Summer pruning focuses on clearing deadwood, enhancing airflow, and managing weight loads.
Stewardship as a Year-Round Relationship
Unlike one-off services, tree stewardship is an ongoing relationship. Our clients benefit from continuity, foresight, and consistency—ensuring every tree receives the right attention at the right time.
