Preparing Your Garden Trees for Winter in Yorkshire

As leaves fall, the shape of your garden trees becomes easier to see. November is a useful time to take a look from ground level and identify anything that deserves professional attention before winter.

Look for broken branches caught in the crown, visible splits and changes around the base of the tree. These observations cannot tell you whether a tree is safe, but they can help you explain your concerns when arranging an assessment. Keep away from any hanging branch or tree showing recent movement.

Young trees also benefit from a seasonal check. Make sure ties are not rubbing against the trunk and that stakes remain secure. Avoid tightening ties so much that they restrict growth. The RHS recommends checking support and protecting vulnerable plants before winter weather arrives.

Source: RHS winter protection advice

Winter preparation does not automatically mean cutting a tree back. The right approach depends on its species, condition and surroundings.

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