Wessling Tree Service

Did you know the roots your tree typically extend out past the canopy. This is the idea area to water trees when the soil becomes dry.

Spring is off to an early start this year, but we’re still in prime time for those tasks that prepare your landscape for the growing season.

But first, a word about a pet peeve– mulch mounds, those mounds of mulch that people love to pile high up the trunks of their trees. Too much mulch can trap moisture, softening the tree’s bark and promoting invasion by insects, rodents and disease. Azaleas, boxwoods and Japanese hollies will grow roots directly into mulch piles, which can then dry out and die when the mulch decomposes.

To mulch correctly, follow these tips from

Don’t add mulch if two to four inches is already in place.
Rake old mulch to improve appearance and break it up.
Expand the mulch ring on young trees to the width of the canopy and slope it slightly inward toward the trunk.
Use non-bark mulch, coarsely chopped. Bark mulch breaks down very slowly, doesn’t replenish the soil, and reduces soil moisture.

Wessling Tree Services

Tree Removal
Tree Pruning
Planting
Fertilization

Storm Damage Cleanup

Saws, chippers, grinders, a 75-foot bucket truck, a 28 ton boom/crane, and more... we have the equipment for your tree service needs. For questions or more information give us a call.