Protect Your Trees & Shrubs This Fall

Why Fall Tree & Shrub Care Is Crucial

Trees and shrubs enhance your property’s curb appeal, shade, and ecosystem—but without proper seasonal care, they’re vulnerable to:

• Winter storm damage

• Pest infestations and fungal diseases

• Cracked bark or broken limbs from freeze-thaw cycles

• Costly removals or replacements come spring

A proactive fall maintenance plan reduces these risks and promotes strong, healthy growth long-term.

Key Fall Services for Trees and Shrubs

✂️ 1. Pruning: Shape and Strengthen

Fall is an excellent time to prune many trees and shrubs—after leaves drop but before harsh winter conditions set in.

Our trained crews focus on:

• Removing dead, damaged, or diseased branches

• Thinning out overgrowth to prevent snow and ice buildup

• Shaping plants for healthy spring growth

• Eliminating low-hanging limbs that could pose hazards to pedestrians, vehicles, or structures

Proper pruning now prevents breakage later—and protects your liability.

🍂 2. Mulching: Insulate and Hydrate

A fresh layer of mulch around your trees and shrubs provides vital protection from temperature extremes, moisture loss, and weed intrusion.

We recommend:

• 2–3 inches of mulch, keeping it a few inches away from the trunk or stem

• Mulching late in the fall after the first frost

• Applying mulch in rings or beds—not piles—to avoid rot and pest issues

This simple step gives your plants the insulation they need to survive winter stress.

Book Your Fall Tree & Shrub Services Today

At GroundSystems, we manage tree and shrub care for hundreds of commercial properties in Cincinnati, Dayton, and Northern Kentucky. We are ready to protect your investment before winter arrives.

Contact GroundSystems today to schedule your fall services.

📞 Call us at: (800) 570-0213
📧 Email: sales@groundsystems.net