Advanced Tree Care in DFW Texas gives advice to homeowners about their trees

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Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) January 29, 2012 -- Advanced Tree Care owner Steve Colvin shares some great advice about taking care of your landscaping investment with a few tips.
The Importance of Mulching
"A newly planted tree’s best friend is mulch. It is very important to remember to mulch your tree after you have planted it."

Mulch is important for your trees health because:
Mulch insulates the soil helping to provide a buffer from extreme temperatures.
Mulch retains water which in turn keeps the roots moist.

Mulch helps to keep weeds out to help prevent root competition.
Mulch prevents soil compaction, keeping a loose composition.

A Few Steps to Adding Mulch Around Your Tree

Start out by removing any grass within a 2 - 10 foot area depending on how big your tree is.
Use mulch such as wood chips or bark pieces 2 - 4 inches deep within the circle.
Keep the mulch from touching the trunk of the tree.

Watering Your Trees

Watering your trees is an important part of tree care and it is difficult to recommend an exact amount due to the varieties of climates. But a few rules of thumb will help guide you to water your trees properly.
Watering Newly Planted Trees:

For new trees, water immediately after you plant a tree.

Watering Trees in the first couple of years: During the first growing years, your new tree is using a lot of energy trying to establish roots in the ground. The first few summers of the trees life, especially in Texas will prove difficult for the new tree. Try providing water and covering the soil with wood-chip mulch to make the process easier on the tree. Deep watering will help the tree establish roots. Deep water consists of keeping the soil moist to a depth that includes all roots.

How Much Water and When: Over watering and under watering are equally bad for a tree. Over watering is a common mistake. Ground moistness is different than soggy. A damp soil that dries for a short period will allow enough oxygen to permeate the soil.

As a rule of thumb the soil should be moist. Usually 30 seconds with a steady stream of water from a garden hose per tree seedlings is enough. Mulching is also a big part of retaining moisture in the soil.

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