No matter how large your backyard is to plant a couple of trees there is a good idea. You can choose between seasonal foliage or evergreen exemplars which are effective means to create an awesome landscape. They provide you with shade during those exhausting dog days of the summer. They are an ideal shelter for kids who can build a real treehouse on them. They are ample supply of vitamins you need to stay healthy. Trees clean the air by filtering awful dust and pollutants. Trees can protect your house from such bad weather conditions as storms or strong winds. Yet, you have to take care of the garden greenery otherwise it may have a harmful effect. The following tips help you to keep your garden in order.

There are more than 25 diseases and 70 types of insects that can cause damage to the garden greenery. Insects can damage both hardwood and softwood trees. Insect infestation is one of the most widespread threats. Your task to identify in time whether the plant is damaged or not. You have to pay attention to the soil disturbance, splits, and cracks, root damage. Trunk lean,  small and off-color leaves, large cankers are the most common sins of insects and diseases. You have to keep in mind that it’s not always possible to treat the sick greenery. That’s’ why it’s better to concentrate all your efforts on prevention.

• The annual inspection is a must.

It’s very important to seize the moment when the first symptoms of damage appear In such a way, it’s possible to stop further destructions. You have to pay special attention to the newly planted or disturbed trees.

• Pruning.

Pruning the broken, damaged or diseased brunches prevent further decay. It reduces the total amount of the damaged leaves and increases the flow of air. When it comes to fruit trees, pruning has a positive impact on the size and quantity of the crop. It’s very important not to prune more than 25% of the crown. The best time for pruning is late fall or early winter when the greenery is dormant. 

• No weeds.

You have to keep at least 1-meter diameter around the tree clear of weeds and grass. There are several ways to achieve desirable results. You can apply chemicals or pull out the grass by hand. The most effective and effortless way is to use special landscape fabrics. You have to change it only once in several years.

• Protect tree roots and bark.

Mulching is a key protective means when it comes to the critical root zone. The bark is a barrier that prevents the plant from infections and insects. If it’s damaged, the tree is vulnerable to diseases. It’s possible to harm the bark with rotary spray heads, vehicles, and garden equipment. The best way to avoid destructions is to handle the tool carefully.

• Healthy soil.

The ideal soil for trees should include such elements as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium. Alongside with mineral composition, organic material also matters. It’s possible to use composted leaves to avoid applying chemical fertilizers.

In conclusion, it should be noticed that keeping your garden greenery healthy is not a piece of cake. Yet, it’s worth doing it because trees are the air we breathe.