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Heavy heat and sporadic summer storms can take a toll on your landscape trees—especially here in Barrie and across Ontario. Follow these five key practices to keep your trees healthy, resilient, and beautiful all season long.
Young and newly planted trees need regular, thorough watering to establish deep roots. Use a soaker hose or “tree bag” at the base, allowing water to seep slowly into the root zone for 30–60 minutes once every 5–7 days. This encourages roots to grow deeper and withstand dry spells better spsonline.com.
– If leaves still wilt within 48 hours of watering, roots may be damaged or girdled—Tyler can assess root health and soil compaction.
A 5–10 cm layer of organic mulch (wood chips, shredded bark) around the tree’s drip line reduces evaporation, moderates soil temperature, and suppresses weeds. Keep mulch 5–10 cm away from the trunk to prevent rot and pest harborage aaatrees.net.
Clear grass/weeds within a 1 m radius around the trunk.
Spread 5–10 cm of shredded bark or wood chips in a donut shape—keep mulch 5–10 cm from the trunk flare.
Replenish once mid-summer if it’s broken down.
– If you spot fungus fruiting bodies or excessive mulch “volcanoes,” Tyler can remove diseased material and advise on safe depths.
Light summer pruning removes dead or crossing branches that could snap under wind or heavy rain. It also improves air circulation, reducing disease risk. Reserve heavy structural cuts for late winter—summer trimming is only for small, corrective work aaatrees.net.
Steps to Take:
Using sharp pruning shears or loppers, remove dead, crossing, or rubbing branches up to 2 cm thick.
Make cuts just outside the branch collar at a 45° angle.
Sanitize tools between cuts (70% isopropyl alcohol) to prevent disease spread.
– For branches over 5 cm thick, high in the canopy, or near powerlines—Tyler’s certified arborists have the equipment and safety protocols.
After any heat wave or high-wind event, walk your property looking for wilting or curled leaves, cracks in the trunk, or broken limbs. High winds of 60–70 km/h can snap branches and uproot shallow-rooted trees, creating hazards around your home canada.ca.
After any heat wave or storm, walk your property looking for:
Wilted or curled leaves
Cracks or splits in bark
Hanging or broken limbs
Mark any issues with flagging tape.
For minor cracks, wrap with arborist tape; for loose limbs, support with a temporary stake or rope
– If you find trunk splits >2 cm wide, large hanging limbs, or signs of uprooting—these present safety hazards best handled by professionals.
A balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early summer replenishes nutrients lost to leaching. Apply a granular formula designed for trees—avoid quick-release products that burn roots. Follow label rates precisely to promote steady, healthy growth aaatrees.net.
In early June, broadcast a balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer (e.g. 10-10-10) over the drip zone.
Lightly rake it into the top 2 cm of soil, avoiding direct contact with roots.
Water in immediately to activate nutrients.
– If foliage remains pale or growth stunted after 4–6 weeks—Tyler can perform a soil test and recommend targeted treatments (biochar, root injections, etc.).
Curious about tree trimming, stump grinding, or professional tree removal? Explore our website to learn more about how Tyler’s Tree Services can help keep your property safe and beautiful. Whether you need expert advice or a service quote, we’ve got you covered!
With nearly a decade of experience, we handle everything from precise trimming to safe removals, ensuring top-quality care.
Fully insured and WSIB certified, we follow strict safety standards to protect your property and our crew on every job.
We’re committed to expert service and clean results, ensuring you’re fully satisfied with every tree we trim or remove.
We are insured with $5M coverage ($2M per occurrence), ensuring a worry-free experience on every job you hire us for.
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