Green Tree Care: Mulching, Watering & Pest Management

Practicing environmentally friendly (eco-friendly) tree care is important in maintaining the health of your trees and minimizing the harm to our environment. As a resident of Alderwood Manor, practicing good (responsible) tree care means using (1) organic mulches, (2) water conserving irrigation systems and (3) pest control products that are naturally derived; all of these methods help you sustainably grow your plants, conserve our resources and eliminate or minimize the use of chemicals so your landscaping can be done with responsibility.

Benefits of Using Organic Mulches on Trees

Using an organic mulch (like wood chips, bark, etc.) around trees has several benefits for tree health. The organic mulch will keep the soil moist, keep the soil from getting too hot/cold, and prevent weeds from growing where they compete with your trees for water/nutrients. When the organic mulch breaks down, it adds nutrients to the soil, which can improve the tree’s ability to absorb water and nutrients through its roots.

Sustainable Watering Methods to Promote Healthy Trees

Healthy trees require adequate watering – particularly during the summer when rainfall is scarce. To increase the chances of your tree surviving longer and being less susceptible to drought, you should deep-water your tree infrequently (e.g., once every few weeks). Drip irrigation systems and/or soaker-hose systems also provide water to the root area of the tree, where the majority of the tree’s water absorption takes place. In addition, mulching around your trees retains moisture and makes your watering efforts much more efficient.

Eco-Friendly Alternatives for Managing Pests and Diseases

Chemical pesticides are detrimental to beneficial insects and contaminate the environment; therefore, adopting a non-chemical pesticide program maintains beneficial insects and preserves the integrity of the ecosystem. For example, introducing or creating a habitat for natural predators like lady beetles, lacewings, and parasitic wasps helps to control aphid populations and other pests. Horticultural oils (neem oil, and organic insecticidal soap are examples of safer alternatives to chemical pesticides and are just as effective at managing pest populations while causing little damage to the surrounding ecosystem.

Implementing Eco-Friendly Tree Care Practices in Alderwood Manor

The implementation of this type of environmentally friendly practice is consistent with Alderwood Manor’s goals of protecting the environment and promoting sustainable landscape design. A professional arborist can inspect your tree(s) and suggest the best course of action for organic nutrient additions, irrigation, and pest control based upon local conditions.

Alderwood Manor Tree Care – Embracing Green Principles of Tree Care

At Alderwood Manor Tree Care, we adopt green principles of tree care, incorporating organic mulching, water-efficient irrigation, and integrated pest management into all of our services. Our certified arborists support clients’ desires to create and maintain healthy, thriving trees that benefit both their clients and the community’s ecological well-being.