In review, it’s important to choose the right trees for your location and ensure proper placement so you don’t encounter power lines or have issues with a large mature tree uprooting the sidewalk or breaking plumbing lines. You’ll also want to perform routine pruning to cut away dead and diseased branches and to thin the tree so it can receive optimal sunlight. In addition, know the water and fertilization requirements of your tree. Sons summarizes saying, “Tree care, dependent upon species, shouldn’t be dreaded. Choose trees wisely. Choose ones that are low maintenance to prevent high maintenance. Native trees are easy to grow, whereas hybrid trees can be tough to grow. Also, something Provide Routine Care
to take into consideration is the upkeep. For example, a fast-growing tree like a Silver Maple tree grows 2-4 feet per year under the right soil conditions. A tree like this requires a little more maintenance because it must often be pruned to control branches. Other examples, like the Bald Cypress tree also a problem because if it’s planted near sidewalks (walkways) or concrete, the roots tend to grow on top of the soil, and when they are planted within 15 feet of pavement or concrete, they will protrude through and destroy it. Do your homework on low-maintenance trees that will not get so tall they harm powerlines or those that have roots that may lay on the soil's surface. This is also problematic for water lines and destroys lawnmowers. Oak trees are especially bad for this.”
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