Kincaid Tree Surgery

10/17/2026

Young Trees Need a Little Extra Care This Winter ❄️

Cold nights are settling in across Northern Colorado, and young trees feel our winters more than established ones do.

Thin-barked trees like maples, lindens, honeylocusts, and fruit trees can get sunscald. That's damage to the bark when warm winter sun heats the trunk during the day and a hard freeze follows at night, often on the south or southwest side.

A light-colored tree wrap on the lower trunk can help. Many homeowners put it on in late fall and take it off in spring so it doesn't trap moisture against the bark.

A layer of mulch over the root zone, kept a few inches away from the trunk, helps protect roots too.

Is there a young tree in your yard you're keeping an eye on this winter?

10/16/2026

After the Wind, Take a Walk Around Your Trees

This week's gusty winds were a reminder of how quickly fall along the Front Range can turn blustery.

Now that things have calmed down, take a slow walk around your yard and look up into your trees.

Watch for hanging or partly broken limbs, fresh cracks in the trunk or large branches, and soil that looks lifted or cracked around the base.

A tree that leans more than it did before the wind is also worth a closer look.

Stay clear of anything large, hanging overhead, or near power lines. Those are jobs for trained professionals, and Kincaid Tree Surgery can help with pruning or removing wind-damaged trees.

Learn more about tree pruning:
https://kincaidtree.com/tree-services/tree-pruning/

10/13/2026

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Fall Is a Great Time to Look Up

As canopies begin thinning out, it can become easier to notice what’s happening with a tree’s branch structure.

Dead limbs, damaged branches, crossing limbs, or areas with unusual growth can all be signs that a closer assessment is worthwhile.

Proper pruning is about much more than making a tree look tidy.

Thoughtful pruning can improve structure, remove damaged material, and support the long-term health of the tree.

For large trees especially, pruning is a job best left to trained professionals with the right equipment.

Learn more about professional tree pruning:

https://kincaidtree.com/tree-services/tree-pruning/

10/08/2026

Dormant Doesn’t Mean Dead 🌳
When deciduous trees begin dropping their leaves, they aren’t shutting down for good.
They’re entering dormancy, an energy-saving strategy that helps them survive Colorado’s colder months.
Dropping leaves reduces water loss while the tree preserves resources for the next growing season.
Take a close look at a healthy bare twig later this fall and you may even notice buds already waiting for next spring.
Trees are remarkably good at planning ahead.

10/06/2026

Fall Is a Great Time to Look Up

As canopies begin thinning out, it can become easier to notice what’s happening with a tree’s branch structure.

Dead limbs, damaged branches, crossing limbs, or areas with unusual growth can all be signs that a closer assessment is worthwhile.

Proper pruning is about much more than making a tree look tidy.

Thoughtful pruning can improve structure, remove damaged material, and support the long-term health of the tree.

For large trees especially, pruning is a job best left to trained professionals with the right equipment.

Learn more about professional tree pruning:

https://kincaidtree.com/tree-services/tree-pruning/

10/03/2026

Before You Bag Every Fall Leaf… 🍁

Fallen leaves are part of a tree’s natural recycling system.

Instead of hauling every leaf away, consider mulching some with your mower, composting them, or using them in appropriate garden and landscape beds.

As leaves break down, organic material returns to the soil and creates habitat for many of the small organisms that help support a healthy landscape.

Just avoid piling wet leaves directly against tree trunks.

Are you someone who removes every leaf, or do you leave a little nature behind?

10/02/2026

Give Your Trees a Fall Advantage With Mulch

A good mulch ring does more than make landscaping look finished.

Mulch can help moderate soil temperature, conserve moisture, and reduce competition from grass around the tree’s root zone.

The key is keeping mulch spread out rather than piled against the trunk.

Avoid the familiar “mulch volcano” around the base of a tree, because constant moisture against the bark can create problems instead of preventing them.

A wide, even layer with some breathing room around the trunk is the better approach.

09/23/2026

FAQ: Does Early Leaf Drop Mean My Tree Is Sick?

Not necessarily.

Heat, drought stress, changing daylight, and sudden temperature swings can all cause a tree to brown or drop leaves earlier than expected.

What deserves a closer look is unusual or uneven damage, significant branch dieback, leaf spotting, insect activity, or changes that seem very different from nearby trees of the same species.

When something doesn’t look right, identifying the cause early can make a big difference.

Learn more about Kincaid Tree Surgery’s insect and disease control services:

https://kincaidtree.com/tree-services/insect-disease-control/

09/21/2026

MYTH vs. FACT: Cooler Weather Means You Can Stop Watering

MYTH.

Cooler afternoons may reduce water loss, but a dry fall can still put stress on tree roots.

If we continue having stretches without meaningful rain or snow, trees can benefit from supplemental moisture well into fall.

As temperatures eventually get colder, a good rule is to water on mild days when the soil isn’t frozen.

Your trees may be slowing down for the season, but their need for moisture doesn’t disappear overnight.

We offer Deep Root Watering and Deep Root Fertilization to keep your trees healthy, no matter the season.

Call us todaye for your free estimate- 970-484-8733

09/17/2026

What Makes Fall Leaves Change Color? 🍂

Those yellows, oranges, and reds aren’t simply “painted on” by cold weather.

As days get shorter, trees begin producing less chlorophyll, allowing other pigments that were already present in the leaves to become visible.

Temperature and soil moisture also play a role in how bright the colors become and how long they last.

With the warm, dry conditions we’ve experienced along the Front Range, some trees may change early, brown quickly, or drop leaves sooner than usual.

Which tree in your Fort Collins neighborhood always puts on the best fall show?