Tree Care in Red Cliff, CO

If you're in Red Cliff, you're surrounded by some of Colorado's toughest native trees. The Blue Spruce and Ponderosa Pine in your yard are built for our cold, dry climate and thin mountain soils. But many of the trees planted when homes were built here, roughly 50 years ago, weren't the right choice. Fast-growing species like Russian Olive and Siberian Elm were popular for quick shade, but they often have weak wood and invasive roots that cause problems decades later. The biggest mistake I see now is watering. A lawn sprinkler system that runs for 15 minutes a day is the worst thing for a mature tree. It keeps roots shallow and weak. Your trees need deep, infrequent soaking to survive our high drought risk, not a daily sprinkle.