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Fall Tree Care Tips for a Healthy Landscape

Andreaby Andrea

Professional Tree Services in Halton Hills, Georgetown, Acton, Milton, Oakville & Erin
By Hilltop Tree Care – Fully Insured / Arborists

As the seasons shift and the leaves begin to fall in Halton Hills, Georgetown, Acton, and surrounding areas, it’s time to prepare your trees for the winter months ahead. Fall is one of the most important times of year for tree care—and taking the right steps now can help your trees stay strong, safe, and healthy all year round.

At Hilltop Tree Care, we’re proud to help homeowners and property managers across Halton & Peel Region with expert advice and professional services including tree removals, pruning, and stump grinding. Here are our top fall tree care tips to keep your landscape looking its best.

7 Expert Tree Care Tips for Fall

1. Inspect Trees for Damage or Disease

Before winter storms hit, take time to examine your trees. Look for:

  • Cracks in the trunk or limbs
  • Fungal growth around the roots
  • Dead or hanging branches

If you spot any of these, it’s best to contact an Arborist—like the team at Hilltop Tree Care—for a professional inspection.

2. Prune Problematic Branches

Fall is the perfect time to prune trees, especially before snow and ice build-up causes weak branches to snap. Pruning helps:

  • Remove dead or hazardous limbs
  • Improve tree structure and airflow
  • Stimulate healthy spring growth

Our Arborists provide precision pruning services across Georgetown, Milton, Oakville, and beyond.

3. Mulch Around Tree Bases

Applying mulch in the fall offers a protective layer for your trees’ roots. Mulch:

  • Regulates soil temperatures
  • Retains moisture during dry winter spells
  • Prevents weeds and erosion

Be sure to keep mulch a few inches away from the trunk to avoid rot or pests. Need free mulch? Ask us for delivery!

4. Deep Watering Before Ground Freezes

If it’s been a dry fall, your trees could enter winter stressed. A good, deep watering:

  • Encourages healthy root systems
  • Reduces the risk of winter dieback
  • Is especially important for young or recently planted trees

5. Fertilize (If Needed)

Trees can benefit from a slow-release fertilizer in the fall, which supports root development. However, not all trees require it. Our arborists can provide custom recommendations during your free estimate.

6. Protect Trees from Frost & Wildlife

In areas like Erin and Acton, young trees are especially vulnerable to:

  • Deer rubbing antlers on bark
  • Rodents chewing at the base
  • Sudden frost cracks in trunks

We recommend using protective wraps or guards for added protection through the winter.

7. Schedule a Professional Tree Inspection

Not all tree issues are easy to spot. At Hilltop Tree Care, we provide full tree health inspections, risk assessments, and expert recommendations to help you:

  • Prevent property damage
  • Remove dangerous limbs
  • Maintain long-term tree health

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