This time of year, folks with artificial grass lawns revel in the fact that they no longer have to worry about winterizing their lawn. But that doesn’t mean you should ignore your entire landscape. Although you may have already raked leaves, cut back perennials, tidied your flower beds, and so on, did you forget about your trees?
It’s easy to assume that something as big and sturdy as a tree can fend for itself over the winter months. And, while that may be technically true, trees are a major investment in the beauty of your landscape, enjoyment of your outdoor living spaces, and the financial value of your home. So it’s smart to give them a helping hand to keep them healthy and strong all year long.
Weather experts are predicting a warmer and drier than normal winter for us in the Bay Area. In a perverse way, that’s good news for your trees, because excessive cold poses extra dangers for them. However, even if we don’t have to worry about frigid temperatures, there is still the possibility of an early frost. This can shock trees that have been enjoying the warm weather and are still growing, causing that new growth to die back.
