Take a Little Time to Winterize Your Trees

Most of us don't give our trees a second thought, unless something looks wrong. Unfortunately once you see the symptom of a problem with your tree, it's probably too far gone to fix. Since a mature tree is a painful thing to lose, it's worth giving them a little extra care. Our Guide to Forestry, Steve Nix, says that winter is a tough time for many trees. They may be in dormancy, but there are always pests over-wintering and waiting to resume their attack in the spring. Add to that the harsh winds and lack of water and you can see why Steve says "Small investments in your time can pay off big come spring." Here are Steve's tips to winterize your trees.

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