How to Save Your Trees After the Freeze

Introduction

After the recent freeze and thaw, many of us are wondering how to save our trees. As a homeowner, you may know that your tree is frozen, but there’s more to do than just wait for it to thaw. Make sure that you inspect your tree carefully and prepare for a possible thaw at home. If your tree needs additional help after the freeze, call an arborist right away!

Is Your Tree Frozen?

If you have a tree in your yard, it’s likely that you have had to deal with the cold weather. If you are worried about your trees, here are some tips on how to protect them from freezing temperatures.

• Check the temperature around your trees: You should observe the ground around your trees every day during the winter months and make sure it doesn’t drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 Celsius). If it does, there is a good chance that they will freeze if left unprotected.
• Know what “frozen” means: When a tree becomes frozen, its cells become waterlogged and expand outward until they burst open like an overfilled balloon. This causes irreparable damage to both bark tissue and sapwood alike–and even worse if thawed improperly! You can read more about it here!

Don’t Wait Too Long to Get Help

If you have trees on your property, it is important to know how to take care of them. Trees provide shade and beauty, but they also need attention if they are going to stay healthy. Waiting too long before getting help for your tree after the freeze could result in a chance that it will not survive.

Should you notice any signs of damage in your trees after the freeze–such as browning leaves or branches falling off–call us immediately! The sooner we can get out there, the better chances we have at saving your beloved specimen from certain doom (or at least preventing further damage).

Inspect the Tree Carefully

After you’ve looked over your trees, it’s time to inspect them. Inspect for broken branches, cracks in the bark and any signs of decay or insect damage. The more you know about what happened during those freezing nights, the better equipped you’ll be when deciding whether or not your tree needs to come down completely or if some pruning will do the trick instead.

Prepare for a Thaw

Post-freeze, it’s important to prepare for what will come next. The ground may thaw, then refreeze overnight and cause damage to the tree. Clear any debris from around your trees before they start growing again!

If you have a large amount of snow on top of your plants, don’t worry about removing it until after they’ve had time to grow enough new leaves that can handle sunlight exposure again–this could be weeks away in colder climates like Canada or northern Europe where we’ve been experiencing record lows lately!

Thawing Your Tree at Home

For home tree owners, there are a few ways you can thaw it. However, some methods are better than others.

• Use a heat lamp or space heater to slowly warm your tree over time–but not too close! Heat lamps can be dangerous if they get too hot, so make sure that you’re using one that has been approved by UL (Underwriters Laboratories). Also make sure that the cord has no frayed wires or exposed metal parts that would cause electrocution if touched by someone who isn’t paying attention.
• Don’t use an electric blanket! They might seem like the perfect way to speed up the process of warming up after freezing temperatures hit your backyard but unfortunately these blankets have been known for starting fires when used incorrectly or left unattended for too long. Besides being dangerous in general these blankets have also been linked with cases where people experience dizziness due to inhaling carbon monoxide fumes from their faulty heating systems which could prove fatal if left unchecked long enough; so please do not use this method under any circumstances whatsoever!

Other ideas include: Crock pots (which work well when cooking meals); microwaves (for reheating leftovers); torches (not recommended because they burn things very quickly) etcetera…”

Call an Arborist for More Help

If you are unsure of how to care for your trees, or if they have been damaged by a freeze, it is best to call an arborist. An arborist is a professional who can help you with tree care issues. They will be able to assess the health of your tree and determine whether further care is needed.

An expert will also be able to advise on what steps should be taken when dealing with damaged plants in order to ensure their survival and longevity.

If your tree is frozen, it may be time to reach out for help.

If your tree is frozen, it may be time to reach out for help. Should you not know what to do and are not sure if your tree is frozen, call an arborist anyway. They’ll be able to assess the situation and advise you on next steps.

When a tree should fall during a storm or windy weather conditions, do not try to move it yourself as this could cause further damage and injury.

Conclusion

If you suspect your tree is frozen, it’s time to get help. The best thing you can do is call an arborist. They’ll be able to inspect the tree and determine whether or not it needs to be thawed out by professionals. If so, they can come out with special equipment that will safely remove any ice that has accumulated on branches or trunk before damage occurs. Contact us today to save your trees!