Why you should continue watering your trees today

Trees on your property are still suffering the effects of excessive heat and not enough water.

 

Though the summer drought appears to be ending, Tennessee tree experts say it is not time to stop watering the trees on your property. Flavio Martinez, owner of Kaily’s Tree Service in Nashville said homeowners should not stop watering their trees. Stopping watering now risks losing those trees.

 

“Now is really not the time for Tennessee homeowners to stop watering the trees,” he said. “The temperature is cooling down now and we have had some rain but when you what the trees went through during the summer, you realize how important it is for homeowners to continue watering their trees,” added the owner of Nashville Tree Service

 

Below are reasons you should continue watering your trees today.

 

1. Trees are still dying from the effects of the drought

 

Non-tree professionals may not see this but trees are still suffering the effects of the summer drought and excessive heat. Southern states like Tennessee have received some rain but considering how long the drought lasted and how hot it was, it will take trees months or even years to overcome its effects. In the next few months, trees will continue to suffer and die unless they continue to receive nutrients. It is important for homeowners to continue watering their trees.

 

2. Diseases and pests attack weakened trees

 

Drought weakened trees are prone to disease and pest infestation. Elm Leaf Beetles, Lacebugs, Anthracnose, Leaf Burn and Rot, and many more tree diseases and pests are eager to attack weakened trees. Being in good health is the best defense every tree has. Healthy trees are better able to fight off disease and pests. Watering your trees allows them to stay vibrant.

 

3. Watering trees saves money

 

Watering your trees helps them survive. It is more costly to cut down dead trees and plant new ones than to water existing trees. It takes longer time for new trees grow into maturity. Also new trees are likely to die from heat and drought than established trees.

 

4. Trees add value to your property

 

Having trees on your property adds value and appeal. Homebuyers are likely to pay more for homes with beautiful trees than they are to buy a home without trees. Watering your trees adds beauty and value to your property and increases its value.