Fall Tree Care: What to Do This Season

Now is the time to take advantage of the cooler days and give our trees some much needed TLC

Not all trees have leaves that change color in the fall, but the ones that do are often stunning.Tamara Lopes/Shutterstock

As the green leaves that shaded us all summer begin to wither and fall, it’s time to start preparing your trees for winter to set them up right for the following spring.

Say “autumn” and most people think of the dramatic reds, oranges, yellows, and rusts of fall foliage. What may surprise many is that not all trees put on a glorious display; in fact, some trees can be completely devoid of color. Those lucky enough to have a maple, dogwood, shagbark hickory, tricolor beech, or quaking aspen should get ready for a spectacular show.