Shadywood Tree Experts and Landscaping
Shadywood Tree Experts has been offering high quality and affordable tree trimming, tree removal, and plant health care (including treatment of insects and diseases) for the Twin Cities metro area since 1967.
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Fall tree care

Minneapolis Lakes Tree trimming service. Tree trimming, or pruning, is necessary for proper tree care. When done correctly, it eliminates identified weak and poorly attached branches and promotes proper tree structure.

Prepare your trees for the Minnesota Winter.

Fall Tree Care in Minneapolis

As the vibrant colors of Autumn begin to fade, Minnesota homeowners know that fall is the most important season to prepare trees and shrubs for the harsh Winter months ahead. Proper Fall tree care not only protects your landscape from cold weather damage but also ensures stronger, healthier growth when spring returns. Taking the right steps now can safeguard your trees from snow, ice, and freezing temperatures.

Essential Fall Tree Care Steps in Minnesota

  • Pruning Dead or Damaged Branches – Trimming away weak, broken, or diseased branches reduces the risk of winter storm damage and keeps your trees healthy going into spring.

  • Slow release fertilizer – To ensure trees receive nutrients that were lost, apply a slow-release fertilizer in fall. Fertilizer ensures proper amounts of potassium can reduce winter burn on evergreens. Check our plant health care page for details.

  • Applying Protective Mulch – Adding a layer of mulch around the base of trees helps regulate soil temperature, retain moisture, and protect roots from freeze-thaw cycles.

  • Protecting Young or Vulnerable Trees – Use tree wraps or guards to shield bark from sunscald, frost cracks, and damage from animals like rabbits and deer during the winter. Contact us about protecting your young or vulnerable trees.

By investing in fall tree care, Minnesota homeowners can protect their landscapes and enjoy healthier, more resilient trees in the spring. Contact us to have a professional arborist come out for a free site evaluation to preparing your trees for Winter. It will reward you with lasting strength, beauty, and shade for years to come.