The first, obvious reason is aesthetics. Without trees, properties can look barren and drab. They also offer little privacy. Large, awkward, hanging branches can be dangerous and can also distract from the overall appearance of a property. In fact, beautiful and well-maintained trees can increase property value.

In addition to beautifying your property, taking care of your trees also offers environmental benefits. Trees offer protection from rain, snow, and harsh sun. They also cleanse the air, give shade, and block wind any time of year.

Regular tree care is also extremely important for safety on your property. This can help prevent large or dead branches from falling on people, buildings, and cars. Damage caused by unmaintained trees can often be more expensive than a regular tree care routine. This routine is important for keeping trees in good condition. It keeps them healthy and can even maintain flower and fruit growth. It also helps address issues before they can cause damage.

Cleveland Heights tree company Vancuren Tree Care can help you create a tree care routine and ensure that trees in your home are healthy and beautiful. Experts at Vancuren can help you with this and start you off with a free estimate to determine how you can keep your trees in the best condition possible.

What is actually going on with your tree when the rain just will not end? Even though a tree’s roots are buried underneath layers of soil and possibly mulch, the tiny spaces in the soil’s composition or pores, ensures that enough oxygen can reach the tree’s roots. When long periods of rain come to stay a while the water fills up and, in a way, “clogs” the pores so that the oxygen supply is barricaded from the roots. This can lead to problems like root rot, harmful fungal diseases, or other infections that could compromise the tree’s overall health. Visible symptoms would come in the form of yellowed or rotting leaves that prematurely drop.

To clarify on what counts as “too much rain”… there is no exact measure and no guarantees because every tree has different needs. In general though, you shouldn’t worry if there have been a couple of rainy days in a row. However, it might be a concern with days of above-average rainfall that lasts for a while.

We can not change the weather, but we can give our trees the best possible chance at surviving. Once the rain subsides, avoid watering your tree until the soil is completely dry. To do this, dig into the tree’s soil about six inches… this is a safe depth to know if the soil is still damp or wet. Next, don’t fertilize just yet; fertilizer encourages trees to use their energy to foster new growth. What your tree needs at this time is to focus its energy on recovering. Lastly, if you are unsure if your tree is able to recover or you are worried it may have another problem like a fungal disease, it is best to call on an expert. A Cleveland arborist at VanCuren is ready to answer your questions.

Concerned about your overwatered tree? VanCuren has proudly been providing Cleveland tree services for years — we want the trees in your beautiful Cleveland neighborhood to grow strong and healthy. Also, we can assist you with more projects like: tree trimming, tree removal, and even emergency tree removal.