How do you decide it is the time to destroy your tree?

Before you decide to walk into your garden and remove your tree with an axe or chainsaw, it is a good idea to consider whether you might be able to bring it back to life.

Although less people are doing it these days, there are a couple of things that you can look for in order to decide what course of action to take with your tree.

Here is a short guide, compiled by surgeons at the Tree Contractors Directory that you should find helpful:

If the tree has a lack of foliage then it will be unable to make energy from the sun via photosynthesis as the chlorophyll in the leaves allows this to occur. As a result, this very easy to notice symptom can be a real problem to your tree and if not addressed will make your tree more disease prone as it stops it producing food to grow. This in turn will make the tree branches weak, brittle and dry. Add this symptom to some of the other ones mentioned and it can be deduced that you will need to rectify things with some form of treatment. The longer you leave your sick tree without treatment, the harder it may be to treat it.

If you have fruit bearing trees such as plum trees or apple tree in your back garden then if they don't have fruit on them then it can indicate a problem. This is because trees often flower on an annual basis and then bear fruit, so any changes could indicate an underlying issue. It could be a simple thing such as the PH levels in the soils or if the roots don't have enough access to nutrients. Another explanation could be the soil is too dry, which could be easily resolved by making regular trips with the watering can. Whatever is to blame, this is an important factor to consider in the health of your fruit tree.

If the plants grow around a tree begin to die off then this means that the soil isn't of a good enough quality to sustain the tree. In fact, this can be one of the first signs that the tree isn't supported properly by the soil. When a small plant is unable to survive properly then it won't be long before a tree also starts to wither away. If you notice this occurring to your tree then you'll want to water it some more and maybe add fertiliser. Keep close tabs on your tree to check that it is making progress.

If the tree starts to subside and becomes unlevel then this may indicate that there is a problem with the roots or soil. Indeed it will indicate that the roots are not well placed enough to hold up the tree and that the right nutrients are not available in the soil. A slant or drop could also be attributed to high rainfall or flooding, where larger volumes of water completely soak the soil making it highly difficult for it to deal with the weight of the tree. If this takes place you should follow all safety procedures and get in touch with a tree removal expert from treecontractorsdirectory.co.uk

Spring blossom is perhaps one of the most visually stunning times of the year, so if you see your tree is short on flowers, you may ask what is wrong. Not only could it spoil a scenic garden for the season but it may also mean that your tree could be diseased and needs treatment. This is because flowering is a natural process for a tree, so if it should flower yet doesn't flower then it might need some attention. It is better to act sooner rather than later but in most cases if it doesn't flower then there maybe a few simple ways to treat it; such as watering it or adding peat.

By following the guidelines above you should know whether you should chop down your tree or whether a qualified tree surgeon could help.

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