Tag: winter tree care
What is the Best Mulch for Trees?
Fall is a great time to take care of your trees! Trees need to prepare for winter, and there are some things you can do to help them out. Make sure to trim any dead branches, water regularly, and add mulch around the tree’s base. But, how can you choose the right mulch? Nature’s Select […]
Winter Shrub Damage You Should Avoid
Winter can be devastating for landscapes throughout North Carolina. While most live through and recover in the spring, some weather patterns can kill all your shrubs and trees if you’re not careful. Thankfully, proper tree and shrub care from Nature’s Select Sandhills can help you avoid these types of winter damage.
3 Benefits of Pruning Your Trees in the Fall
Are your trees looking and feeling a little overgrown? Then fall pruning is an excellent maintenance method that can dramatically affect the health of your trees. Not only does pruning back branches before winter encourage new growth in the spring, but it can also protect your home and family from any heavy or falling limbs […]
5 Ways to Protect Plants from Frost
When the skies are clear and there’s moisture in the air, you’re likely to find frost on the ground in the morning. While most of your lawn and some plants will bounce back, others may not survive a frosty night. At Nature’s Select Triangle, we see frost-bitten plants more often than we care to. While […]
3 Things to Do If Your Trees Are Covered in Ice
Wintertime brings plenty of cold wind, snow, and ice. While the icicles hanging from trees might look charming and decorative, they can actually cause damage to your foliage. While you can’t control Mother Nature and all that she throws our way here in the Sandhills area, you can clean up afterward to save your landscaping. […]