To avoid malnutrition, be sure to give your trees an adequate amount of micronutrients, such as magnesium sulfate, limestone, gypsum, iron, and zinc but only if a tree is in an environment that most nutrients can not be found in the soil. Most, trees need very limited amounts of these compounds, and an overabundance can be harmful. In most situations, trees get their nutrients naturally from the environment and do not need additional nutritional help. Leaves and natural organic decay usually can provide all that a tree may need. A certified arborists can advise and help you maintain the beauty of your trees and help ensure the value of your property investment.
 
Frost damage can be prevented if your tree’s leaves stay hydrated during a period of severe cold. Wrapping them prior to the cold temperatures can protect them from dehydration during the winter months.

Borer insects are very hard to anticipate or eliminate. The best defense is simply maintaining your tree’s general health so it can bounce back if it does develop an infestation. Trees can be very hardy if maintained properly.

Avoid over watering or poor drainage which can cause root rot in your trees. Maintain any under ground sprinkler system to avoid over watering and direct spraying of trees. Mulch two inches around the base of the tree covering the roots but avoid direct contact with the bark of the tree. Mulch will protect the roots from temperature fluctuations, keep weeds outs and during warm weather will keep the moisture from evaporation.

Soil can become compacted during construction of a new home due to heavy equipment usage. Tree roots can become affected and die over time.  Tree roots need oxygen in order for the well being of the tree. Soil aeration can reverse the effects of soil compaction and prevent the tree roots from dying back and eventually killing the tree.

A qualified certified arborist knows that when pruning any tree that no more than 1/3 of the canopy should be removed at any one time. Over pruning stresses the roots of trees and can ultimately kill a tree. Trees need to be able to photosynthesize and removal of the majority of green growth can cause a tree to die.