Westminster, CO Tree Service

Westminster, Colorado has provided us many faithful tree service clients over the years. Gold discovered in the South Platte River Valley in 1858 brought national attention to the area that would become Westminster, Colorado. Before the settlements came, wildlife like antelope and buffalo made their homes in this area-you get the picture that Westminster is a huge, arid area which is susceptible to drought. Because of these conditions, Westminster Tree Service has some advice for our clients.

Our local tree service clients know that periods of drought are common on Colorado’s front range. Trying to grow trees in a semi-arid, prairie landscape is challenging enough, without the rigors of an extended drought. Drought stress may not kill your trees outright, buy can set them up for more serious secondary insect and disease infestations. Left unchecked, it may cause death to the trees and force our tree removal services.

Here are some recommendations that Westminster Tree Service offers our clients:

• Remove water-loving bluegrass from the base of the trees and shrubs out to their drip lines. Replace the grass with 2 to 4 inches of wood mulch, which reduces competition for water.
• Drip irrigation systems are efficient at applying the proper amounts of moisture to your trees and shrubs, while not wasting large amounts of water.
• Mature trees and shrubs need less frequent watering. Apply water every three feet within the tree’s absorbing zone, which generally extends from just within the tree’s canopy to beyond its dripline.
• Properly prune trees and shrubs during droughts. Leaving broken, dead, insect-infested or diseased branches can further weaken a tree during drought.

 Following these simple tips can help ensure that your trees and shrubs retain their health and beauty! Please call the Westminster Tree Service experts for all of your tree needs and questions.