Landscaping and Tree Services That Should Be Done Before the Harsh Ohio Winter Comes – Ohio Landscaping and Tree Service News


It is the start of the season of t-season. It is possible to get this item crossed off of the list of winter yard-garden maintenance by calling in professionals.

How Can You Protect Your Plants from freezing

These plants can do well in colder temperatures are at ease with cold temperatures and do not require much care or attention. The younger plants are more susceptible to damage from freezing temperatures. Plants that are young and trees may suffer damage from the freezing temperature, no matter whether they are subject to an extended deep freeze or prolonged rapid freezes that then melt. In order to protect plants that are newer from the freezing temperature, it is necessary to insulate the plants at the highest level possible. To shield roots, you can add mulch, straw or pine needles in the base. It is also possible to put burlap on trunks or some other material to provide an extra blanket of protection.

Keep plants safe from animals

During the winter months the plants tend to go into dormancy meaning that animals who consume berries, leaves or flowers and the such will not have a ready food source. Many animals such as deer, rabbits, as well as birds are able to feed on trees as well as shrubs throughout the winter season. Birds can eat seeds left on trees as well as the shrubs. Rabbits can chew on twigs and dig out bulbs and roots. Deer can eat bark from trees with a height of up to 100 feet. An easy way to protect your trees and plants from hungry pests is to wrap the trees with burlap or mesh or

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