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A Warm Winter’s Effects on Plants

With December 2015’s warm weather keeping our area from freezing temperatures, some of us are wondering what a warm winter’s effects on plants will be come spring.  How are plants, trees and shrubs reacting to the unusually warm temperature and is there anything we can do about it?  Westchester Tree Life weighs in on a warm winter’s effects on plants.

Winter Outlook 2015 2016

Winter Outlook 2015 – 2016 via weather.com

Determining Your Plant’s Health

When attempting to determine whether your plants, trees and shrubs are reacting adversely to the unusually warm temperatures, take into consideration the type of plant, the plant’s needs and the location which they are rooted.  How quickly cold temperatures come and go, how low the temperature drops and other environmental factors also come into play when determining how your plants are affected by a warm winter in.

A Sudden Drop in Temperature

Warm Winter Plants Dying Westchester Tree Life

via gardeningknowhow.com

One of the most important factors to consider when attempting to determine your plant’s health in regards to a warm winter, are sudden temperature drops.  A sudden drop in temperature following warm weather can severely stress out plants.  Once usual winter temperatures begin to stabilize, most plants should acclimate fairly well.

Plants Budding During Winter

Mild winter temperatures and exposure to sun for a longer period of time may result in some of your plants budding during winter.  If this happens, it may yield deadly for your plant.

Have questions?  Need  professional plant health care?

Call Westchester Tree Life at  (914) 238-0069 or contact us here.

 

Evergreen Tree Care

Evergreen trees are not only a beautiful addition to your Westchester residence, they can provide year-round privacy if strategically planted as well!  We’re going to review basic evergreen tree care as well as discuss the benefits of this beautiful conifer.

Evergreen Trees Westchester Tree Life

These beautiful evergreens have been around for a while!

Selecting the Perfect Evergreen Tree

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Choosing the perfect evergreen tree for your home begins with a healthy root system.  Because the root system is the tree’s main source for collecting and dispersing nutrients and water to the tree, it is vital to have a healthy root system.

Growth Rate

Evergreen Tree Growth Example Westchester Tree Life

An example of one evergreen’s growth rate

Once planted, a healthy evergreen tree can grow anywhere from 8-16 inches per year, though your evergreen tree may grow less the first year.  During the first year, your evergreen is establishing it’s root system into the newly introduced ground.  If you selected a healthy evergreen tree, your tree will have a healthy growth rate.

Protecting Your Evergreen

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Westchester county’s tree care experts are here to keep your evergreens safe and healthy!

When food is scarce, deer, moles, and mice will eat any vegetation they can find, including your evergreen’s new growth.  Moles and mice attack from underground, eating the root system of your tree.  To protect your trees against deer, call Westchester Tree Life!  We can assess your trees and landscape and provide solutions to keep your trees healthy.

Make sure your evergreen trees are ready to take on winter 2015 with the help of Westchester Tree Life!  Call  (914) 238-0069 to make an appointment with a tree care professional today.