The Green Leaf Tree Care Calendar

A Year-Round Look at How We Keep Your Trees Healthy, Safe, and Strong

Trees don’t follow trends, schedules, or human routines—yet somehow, they manage to keep their own kind of rhythm. Each season brings a new stage of growth, a different set of challenges, and a fresh set of tasks that help keep your trees healthy and your property safe. At Green Leaf Tree Service, we work in step with that natural cycle, shaping, trimming, protecting, and maintaining trees exactly when they need it most.

Think of this as a journey through the year with our crew. You’ll see how the seasons shape our work and how our work helps your trees thrive all year long.

Winter: When Trees Rest, We Get Strategic

Winter may look quiet from the outside—bare branches, still air, no leaves shuffling in the wind, but this season plays a huge role in long-term tree health. While the trees slow down, we ramp up.

This is when we focus on structure

With the leaves gone, we get the clearest view of a tree’s architecture. We can see everything—the strong limbs, the weak limbs, the crossing branches, the hidden cracks, the early signs of decay. Winter is when our crew climbs and trims with total clarity.

This is when we perform major pruning

Winter pruning allows us to remove:

  • Diseased wood
  • Heavy limbs that threaten spring storms
  • Branches interfering with structures
  • Limbs growing too close to power lines
  • Structural weaknesses that could worsen over time

We’re not just trimming—we’re shaping the future of the tree.

This is when we evaluate risk

Winter exposes vulnerabilities, so our crews study:

  • Leaning trunks
  • Root flare movement
  • Old storm wounds
  • Fungal activity
  • Hollow cavities

If a tree is dangerous, winter is the safest time to remove it. Lower sap levels, harder ground, and leafless canopies make removals cleaner, quieter, and more predictable.

Winter is calm, but our work is full of purpose. Every cut we make in winter sets the tone for healthier spring growth.

Spring: The Season of Growth—and Careful Watching

Spring is when everything wakes up. Buds appear. Canopies fill. Branches expand. Roots push deeper. But with all that growth comes a surprising amount of stress for trees.

This is why spring is our season of observation and stabilization.

This is when we check how the tree handled winter

Cold weather, ice, and storms can weaken even the strongest trees. We look for:

  • Fresh cracks
  • Snapped limbs
  • Bark separation
  • Root upheaval
  • Mold or fungal onset

Trees do a lot of healing in spring—if they’re given the right care.

This is when we handle corrective trimming

We make small, strategic cuts to encourage healthy new growth. We don’t reshape the whole tree (that’s for winter), but we do:

  • Remove new deadwood
  • Open dense canopies
  • Correct growth imbalances
  • Improve airflow
  • Reduce branch competition

These early-stage trims guide the tree’s spring and summer growth patterns.

This is when pests emerge

Spring is the start of insect activity, so we keep an eye out for:

  • Borers
  • Beetles
  • Leaf miners
  • Caterpillars
  • Aphids

We don’t just look at leaves—we inspect bark, stems, and surrounding soil to catch issues early.

Spring is energy. Spring is potential. Our job in this season is to support the surge—not fight it.

Summer: Our Season of Vigilance and Protection

Summer is beautiful, warm, and full of life… and for trees, it can also be brutal. Heat, storms, water stress, insects, heavy canopy weight, lightning strikes—summer is a test, and we’re on full alert the whole time.

This is when we monitor canopy load

Summer puts the most strain on branches. They’re heavier with leaves, saturated with rain, and stretched by storms. We pay close attention to:

  • Weak or overextended limbs
  • Branches hanging over roofs
  • Trees competing for sunlight
  • Dense foliage that catches too much wind

If we need to lighten a section, we do it with precision.

This is when storm damage peaks

Summer storms love to surprise homeowners. Our job is to respond quickly and remove:

  • Fallen limbs
  • Split trunks
  • Trees that uprooted in wet soil
  • Branches blocking driveways or damaging structures

We bring order to the chaos, safely and strategically.

This is when we protect growing trees

Young trees face the greatest risk in summer. We help them by:

  • Removing competing limbs
  • Protecting against drought stress
  • Shaping their early growth
  • Supporting trunks against wind

Summer is not a trimming season for major canopy work, but it is the season where our knowledge truly prevents long-term damage.

Fall: Preparation, Strengthening, and Smart Planning

If winter is for structure and spring is for growth, fall is for preparation. This is the season where we build the tree’s defenses for the colder months ahead.

Fall is not about rushing to trim everything before the holidays. It’s about strategic adjustments.

This is when we prepare trees for winter storms

We trim selectively to:

  • Reduce heavy limbs before ice forms
  • Remove deadwood that winter can break
  • Improve wind flow before northern fronts hit
  • Clear branches growing too close to structures

We’re not cutting aggressively—we’re mitigating risk.

This is when we do our deepest soil and root evaluations

Healthy roots equal a healthy tree. Fall is the ideal moment to check:

  • Soil density
  • Moisture levels
  • Root exposure
  • Fungal issues
  • Signs of compaction
  • Drainage problems

Many trees struggle because of root issues homeowners can’t see. We find them early.

This is when we plan big winter projects

Some jobs require bare canopies and hard ground—fall is when we schedule those.

  • Large removals
  • Structural pruning
  • Tree reshaping
  • Whole-yard transformations

Fall is the season that sets the stage for everything winter brings.

The Year as a Whole: A Tree’s Life Is Always Moving and So Are We

Every season asks something different from us. Every month brings new challenges. Every weather pattern rewrites the playbook slightly.

But throughout the year, our approach stays consistent:

We study before we cut

Tree work is smarter—and safer—when you know what the tree needs biologically, structurally, and environmentally.

We choose the right season for the right job

Some companies cut whenever they want. We cut when it’s right.

We work with the tree’s natural cycles

Not against them.

We protect the property as much as the tree

Healthy trees improve homes. Unsafe trees threaten them.

We help homeowners understand the “why” behind every decision

We don’t just say what needs to be done—we explain it.

Our Tree Care Calendar reflects the way we work:

  • Seasonal timing
  • Strategic planning
  • Respect for the tree
  • Respect for the homeowner
  • Respect for the environment

This isn’t a list of chores. It’s the rhythm of tree care—and we follow it with intention, precision, and craftsmanship.

Let Green Leaf Handle the Timing, the Planning, and the Heavy Lifting All Year Long

Your trees don’t take a break—and neither do we. Whether it’s winter structure work, spring rejuvenation, summer protection, or fall preparation, our team is ready to keep your trees healthy, safe, and standing strong through every season.

Reach out today and let Green Leaf Tree Services handle the year-round care your trees deserve—one season, one strategy, and one expertly crafted service at a time.

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