TAKE A BREAK
Why the Best Time to Prune Trees is Winter IT’S A MUST!
It’s snowy and cold outside, but that doesn’t mean we’re off the clock! Instead, it’s quite the opposite. During the winter season, we stay plenty busy. It’s a common misconception that tree care slows down this time of year, but winter is a popular time for tree pruning! Even though the trees are bare and blanketed with snow and are in their dormant season, now is the best time to prune them! Here are some of the best benefits of pruning your trees during dormancy. Evaluating tree structure is easier. Once fall strips all the trees of their leaves, our team can access all parts of the trees more efficiently, and it’s easier to see the tree’s structure, too! This way, we can identify broken, dead, or decaying branches and remove them while giving the healthy limbs a trim to promote growth and keep trees looking their best. It welcomes spring beauty. In the cover article, we mentioned rejuvenation in the new year. Pruning your trees during the winter rejuvenates them, enabling them to recover quickly to flourish and thrive in spring! This way, while the tree is already naked, you get pruning out of the way — it’s a win/win! It’s less stressful. For both the arborist and the tree, winter pruning is a smoother process! Because we aren’t as busy in the winter, we can take more time ensuring that we are thorough. Also, because the trees are “hibernating” in the winter, they are storing their energy in their roots. This way, the trees don’t go into shock when they are pruned and will emerge from their deep sleep healthy and robust with time to heal and regrow before the summer heat arrives. It’s healthier for the tree. When the trees are bare, we can identify potential problems and concerns much easier than if the tree was full of lush, green leaves. Our team can search for potential trouble spots (structural rot, disease, or infestation) and address them. This allows us to act proactively to keep your trees happy and healthy. Winter pruning is essential for lush, healthy, and leafy trees this spring! Give us a call to schedule your winter pruning today! You can reach us at 860-888-8472!
Air Fryer Roasted Salmon With Sautéed Balsamic Spinach Inspired by TasteOfHome.com
Ingredients
• 3 tsp olive oil, divided • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) • 1 1/2 tsp reduced- sodium seafood seasoning • 1/4 tsp pepper • 1 garlic clove, sliced
• Dash of crushed red pepper flakes • 10 cups fresh baby spinach (about 10 oz) • 6 small tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
Directions
1. Preheat air fryer to 450 F. Rub 1 tsp oil over both sides of salmon, then sprinkle with seafood seasoning and pepper. In a greased air fryer basket, place salmon. 2. Cook about 10–12 minutes until fish flakes easily. 3. In a 6-qt stockpot, place remaining oil, garlic, and pepper flakes. Heat over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in tomatoes; heat through. 4. In a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil. Cook until vinegar is reduced by half, then remove from heat. 5. Arrange spinach on serving dish. Place salmon over spinach mixture and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
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