A short fall checklist sets metro Atlanta trees up for a healthier winter and spring. Boutte Tree's fall to-do list starts with cleanup: rake leaves away from the root zone and clear out old, matted mulch, since decaying organic matter can harbor pests and fungal disease.
Dead and broken limbs are best removed by a trained arborist before winter wind and ice do it unpredictably. Trees need less water in fall than in summer, and it should go to the root zone. Fertilizer belongs only on established trees, applied as directed, because new roots can be damaged by too much too soon.
The last step is fresh mulch, two to four inches deep in a doughnut shape that never touches the trunk. Mulch piled against bark holds moisture where it doesn't belong and invites decay and pests. A few hours of fall care now means stronger roots and fewer surprises once spring growth begins.
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