As the temperatures drop, trees and shrubs face harsh conditions that can stress their root systems and foliage. At Well Rooted Gardens, we emphasize proactive seasonal care to keep your landscape thriving through winter and beyond. Three essential services—deep root fertilizing, anti-desiccant applications like Wilt-Pruf, and winter tree trimming—work together to protect your trees from cold-weather damage and prepare them for vigorous spring growth.
Deep Root Fertilizing: Nourishment Where It Counts
Deep root fertilizing delivers essential nutrients directly to a tree’s root zone, where they can be most effectively absorbed. Unlike surface fertilizing, this method uses specialized equipment to inject a balanced nutrient solution into the soil around the roots.
Benefits of deep root fertilizing include:
- Strengthening root systems before winter dormancy
- Enhancing nutrient uptake for better spring growth
- Improving resistance to pests, disease, and drought
- Revitalizing stressed or aging trees
By fortifying roots before the ground freezes, your trees can store nutrients that sustain them through winter and fuel healthy new growth when warmer weather returns.
Wilt-Pruf Anti-Desiccant: Shielding Evergreens from Moisture Loss
Evergreens remain active throughout the winter, which means they continue to lose moisture through their needles—even when the ground is frozen and water intake is limited. Wilt-Pruf, a natural anti-desiccant spray, forms a protective coating on foliage to minimize this moisture loss.
Applying Wilt-Pruf helps:
- Prevent winter burn and browning on evergreens
- Reduce stress during freezing temperatures and strong winds
- Keep evergreens vibrant and healthy all season long
At Well Rooted Gardens, we recommend applying Wilt-Pruf in late fall to provide lasting protection through winter’s harshest months.
Winter Tree Trimming: Safety, Health, and Growth
Winter is one of the best times for tree trimming and pruning. During dormancy, trees experience less stress from pruning cuts, and diseases or pests are less likely to invade open wounds.
Advantages of winter pruning include:
- Encouraging balanced, healthy growth in spring
- Removing weak or hazardous limbs before snow and ice accumulate
- Improving sunlight penetration and air circulation for stronger canopies
- Enhancing the overall shape and appearance of your trees
Winter pruning also allows for better visibility of a tree’s structure, ensuring cleaner cuts and more precise shaping.
Set Your Landscape Up for Success with Well Rooted Gardens
Proper tree care before winter isn’t just about protection—it’s about long-term vitality. With expert services like deep root fertilizing, Wilt-Pruf anti-desiccant treatments, and professional winter pruning, your trees will remain strong, beautiful, and well-prepared for the changing seasons.
Schedule your winter tree care today with Well Rooted Gardens and keep your landscape healthy from the roots up.