Houston trees need proper care now to thrive after severe drought

Aug. 23, 2011 - PRLog -- KINGWOOD, TX:  In a few months, the current drought will give way to cool fall days and even cooler winter nights but experts warn trees are still in danger of dying from the effects of the summer heat.

Trees add beauty and value to properties but they must be cared for if they are to survive and thrive after the summer drought.

Louis Flory, 30-year tree care veteran and owner of Kingwood, Texas based Ability Tree Experts says that unless homeowners realize the dangers their trees face during this summer drought, they risk losing the trees even after the drought has ended.

“Most of these trees are under severe stress right now and are at high risk for pests and diseases. They must be cared for if they are to thrive after the drought ends,” he said.

He added that homeowners should watch for symptoms of tree stress including dried and falling limbs, wilted and discolored leaves, and dried barks. “These are signs that your trees may be going through stress and need extra care.”

Mr. Flory advised homeowners to apply deep root feeding to their trees. Deep root feeding is the process of injecting fertilizers directly into tree root zones at high-pressure. Certified arborists like Ability Tree Experts have the knowledge and expertise to apply deep root feeding to trees. This provides trees with vital nutrients and allows them to thrive for months.

He said homeowners should consider pruning and spraying their trees. Pruning helps trees shed dead limbs while spraying, a process of applying treatments for insects and pests, allows the trees to be disease and pest free.

“These allow trees to be strong and thrive even in the most adverse conditions. Most times only tree specialists have the expertise to treat damaged trees and homeowners need to consult arborists or tree care specialists to keep from losing their trees. Pruning makes trees more disease resistant and stronger,” Mr. Flory added.

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Houston, Texas based Ability Tree Experts is a member of the National Arborist Association. With over 30 years’ experience in tree service, Ability Tree Experts are specialists in complete tree maintenance including tree care, tree trimming, tree removal, tree pruning and planting, tree diseases and pest control, tree fertilizing and cavity work, tree spraying, tree cabling and pre-construction consultation. You can reach Ability Tree Experts at http://www.abilitytrees.com.

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