April tree care and tree service checklist

For homeowners

• Check trees for winter damage as leaves emerge. Dead branches stay bare.
• Spring planting season starts. Ask for the right tree for your site.
• Call a pro for any hazard limbs over a roof or driveway.

For tree crews

• Cleanup and removal calls rise. Keep your schedule organized.
• Promote tree planting and spring pruning.
• Follow up on any open quotes right away.

For homeowners

• Look for dead limbs before hurricane and thunderstorm seasons.
• Prune after flowering for spring-blooming trees, as a general guide.
• Ask about tree health checks for new yellowing or thinning leaves.

For tree crews

• Spring storms stay active. Keep storm response rules ready.
• Promote hazard tree removals before summer.
• Collect reviews while jobs are fresh.

For homeowners

• Tornado and thunderstorm season is active. Know your hazard trees.
• In areas with oak wilt, avoid pruning oaks in spring unless a local expert says it is safe.
• Plant new trees now, in the right spot, away from lines and buildings.

For tree crews

• Storm calls spike. Make sure your phone is always answered or texted back.
• Plan storm pricing rules before you need them.
• Be careful about oak work timing in oak wilt areas.

For homeowners

• Peak severe weather season starts for many areas. Watch large limbs near homes.
• Avoid pruning oaks in spring in oak wilt areas unless you check local guidance.
• Ask about hail damage to trees after storms.

For tree crews

• Storm cleanup is busy. Keep crews rested and safe.
• Make sure insurance is current.
• Send review requests after every storm job.

For homeowners

• Spring melt and wind can drop limbs. Check trees around the house.
• Start fire-wise pruning and defensible space work.
• Plant after the last hard frost.

For tree crews

• Spring cleanup and fire-wise work pick up.
• Late snow storms can still cause breakage.
• Offer defensible-space pruning packages.

For homeowners

• Prune before extreme summer heat, where suitable.
• Check for dead limbs that could fall in monsoon winds.
• Talk to a pro about watering and mulch for tree health.

For tree crews

• Pre-monsoon pruning is a strong offer.
• Heat safety plans for crews should start now.
• Follow up on quotes and book summer jobs.

For homeowners

• Nesting season is active. Many places have rules about disturbing nests. Ask your pro.
• Look for fire-prone dead wood near the house in dry areas.
• Plant now or in fall, depending on your climate.

For tree crews

• Check nesting bird rules before each job.
• Promote fire-wise tree care and defensible space.
• Keep up with city permit rules for removals.