It is important to care for trees in Toronto not just because of the aesthetics that they bring, but also due to urban biodiversity and improved air quality. Nonetheless, certain tree myths can be damaging to the health of your trees. TreeDoctors.ca offers top-drawer arborist services aimed at debunking these myths so that your local tree population can continue thriving. Some of the popular tree care myths are explained here by our certified arborists.
Myth 1: More Water Means Healthier Trees
The Reality: Optimal Watering is Key
Another very common myth is that more water a tree gets the healthier it becomes. However, too much watering may result in root rot, which may kill a tree. How much water your trees need in Toronto’s fluctuating weather conditions depend on species, soil type as well as current weather conditions. For our Toronto clients at TreeDoctors we do comprehensive inspections to establish specific watering requirements for various trees avoiding excessive watering.
Myth 2: Trees Heal Themselves
The Reality: Professional Care Enhances Recovery
While trees have natural mechanisms to “seal” wounds, they don’t regenerate tissue like humans do.The most important thing when a tree has been injured either by environmental factors or human activities is proper wound management to prevent decay or diseases. The professional pruners and trimmers from Tree Doctors ensure that cuts are made to promote healing and avoid future problems.
Myth 3: Topping Trees Reduces Storm Damage
The Reality: Proper Trimming is Safer
In fact, topping—cutting large branches back to stubs—is often falsely performed with intent of minimizing storm damage risks thereof.This practice adversely affects the structure and health of your tree leading into weak new shoots susceptible to storm damage.Instead you should have professional maintenance and trimming done that will help retain the trees natural structure and make it hardy. Our emergency tree service in Toronto is designed to handle storm-damaged trees with the correct care and techniques.
Myth 4: All Trees Benefit from Mulching
The Reality: Incorrect Mulching Can Harm
When done correctly, mulch has many benefits including moisture retention in soil, weed control and nutrient contribution.But when done wrongly like heaped up against the trunk of a tree (a practice often referred as volcano mulching), this can cause moist bark that promotes rotting fungi. TreeDoctors have experienced maintenance team who are well versed in effective mulching strategies that will benefit your beloved trees without causing unintentional damage.
Myth 5: Stump Grinding is Unnecessary
The Reality: Stump Grinding Prevents Problems
Stumps left in the ground may encourage new sprout growth, attract pests or even pose hazards to children who play around our homes.Stump grinding services we offer in Toronto include removal of the unsightly stumps which also prevent these attempts at sprout growing thereby creating safe and beautiful outdoor spaces.
Myth 6: Any Pruner Can Trim Trees
The Reality: Certification Matters
Although one might think that pruning a tree can be an easy task, it actually involves understanding how a tree functions so that it remains healthy while growing.A certified arborist from Tree Doctors has to be hired to ensure that there is someone who knows what should be done for such trees. Such knowledge along with skills can make all the difference as far as their well-being overtime are concerned.
Myth 7: DIY Tree Care Saves Money
The Reality: Professional Services Offer Long-Term Savings.
DIY tree care might seem cheap, but wrong practices result in long term injuries that require expensive treatments. Investing in professional local tree care guarantees proper tree management that may save you money by avoiding future major interventions.
Conclusion
Caring for Toronto’s urban treescape is a big challenge at TreeDoctors.ca. That is why we offer expertise and services to debunk these myths, assist our customers to keep their trees healthy and beautiful enhancing the environment of our city. We are available whenever you need a tree removed, regular service for maintenance or some arborist services with specialization; call us! We will provide specialized care for your trees as required. For more details on how you can look after your green assets fostering a vibrant urban canopy, contact us today!
