S
ummer: It's all about sleeping in and living
without a set schedule—at least for the kids.
That's why the alarm bell announcing that
first day of school can be such a rude awakening—
for the anxious new freshmen, as well as the
confident senior. A new year means new classes,
different teachers, up-to-date schedules and a fresh
social scene.
The transition is never easy; it's full of anxiety
and nerves. New kids wander in circles searching
for their classes, fingers fumble over locker
combinations, your son forgets his gym shorts and
your daughter leaves behind the copy of her medical
records the school nurse requested.
Love it or dread it: everyone has to go back to
school. Combating first day chaos is task No. 1. This
includes getting to know where things are located,
loading backpacks and lunches the night before, and
having basic supplies and forms ready to go.
As your children re-embrace their ABCs and their
123s, this is also a great time of year to prepare
your landscape for the fall and winter seasons.
Sure, maybe you've got these landscape homework
assignments on your long to-do list, but with so
many priorities competing for your time, Davey is
here to help you combat brain drain and focus on
the essentials to ensure you get a high tree care GPA.
Plan Ahead. On your family calendar, you
may have scheduled the dates of midterms and finals,
as well as other important school events. Don't forget
to add tree care to your list. Now is a key time to
ensure trees have all they need to make it through fall
and winter. It's also the time of year to renew your
tree care services for the upcoming year.
Listen Up. Paying attention in class always
pays off in the long run. This also goes for taking
notice of your trees and the signs they are giving
you. Dead branches, trunk decay, yellowing or spotty
leaves that stand out on an otherwise green-leafed
tree and other symptoms could be clues to bigger
problems down the road.
Take Notes. Students who take notes and
review them before a test always get a better grade.
With trees, when you see unusual signs, make a note
of them. Then, even if you don't know how to solve
the problem, this insight can be very valuable for
your local arborist during a free consultation.
Stay Ahead of the Curve. When students
fall behind in class, they ask a teacher for help. If
you're having trouble with a particular tree care
subject or homework project, ask a professionally
trained arborist for assistance.
ABCs
of
Tree Care
Add tree care to your fall
to-do list, and prepare your
green assets for a great
growing season next spring.
