Prevent Heat Stress

Did Your Landscape Struggle Last Season? Here’s How to Stop the Damage from Coming Back

If you saw thin tree canopies, scorched leaves, patchy grass, or pest infestations last season, your landscape may still be suffering from heat stress. High summer temperatures don’t just cause immediate damage—they weaken root systems, deplete soil nutrients, and make trees, shrubs, and lawns more susceptible to pests and disease.

Without proactive tree care and lawn recovery treatments, these issues will likely return—and may be worse. Spring and early summer is the time to strengthen your landscape, improve soil health, and protect your trees from repeat damage. Once summer heat and conditions set in, it's vital to monitor your landscape and let your arborist know notice any signs of fungal disease, insect conditions or safety concens. Paying attention to your landscape at the height of the season will help you make the most of it year-round.

Signs of Heat Stress in Trees, Lawns, and Soil

If you noticed any of these symptoms last season, they may be likely to appear again unless treated:

🌳 Signs of Tree Heat Stress

Thinning tree canopy – If trees had sparse foliage or slow leaf-out last year, they may still be recovering.
Leaf scorch or curling – Burned, brown, or curled leaves can indicate root dehydration.
Dead branches or tree dieback – Weak, brittle limbs often point to heat-damaged root systems.
Increased tree pests (borers, scale, mites) – Stressed trees attract borers and other invasive insects.

🌱 Lawn Recovery Challenges

Slow, patchy regrowth – Drought-damaged lawns struggle to green up without soil restoration treatments.
Thinning grass and increased weeds – Weak lawns make room for crabgrass, dandelions, and broadleaf weeds.
Compacted, dry soil – Hardened, nutrient-depleted soil prevents grass roots from absorbing water.

🌿 Soil Health Decline

Nutrient loss after drought – Soil degradation from extreme heat leads to poor tree and lawn growth.
Soil compaction blocking root growth – Aeration and organic amendments are needed to restore balance.

Spring and Summer Tree and Lawn Care: How to Stop Heat Stress from Returning

The best way to avoid repeat tree decline and lawn stress is to strengthen your landscape before the growing season, monitor it during the season and address any signs or symptoms of potential trouble.

1. Strengthen Trees with Deep Root Fertilization & Pest Prevention

Apply deep root fertilization for trees to replenish lost nutrients.
Use ArborKelp® biostimulants to improve root absorption and restore drought-stressed soil.
Monitor for tree pests like borers—heat-stressed trees are prime targets.

2. Restore Lawns After Heat Damage

Overseeding thin lawns helps fill in bare patches with drought-resistant grass varieties.
Apply organic soil enhancers to improve moisture retention and protect against summer drought stress.
Core aeration for compacted soil increases root access to water and nutrients.

3. Improve Soil Health for Long-Term Landscape Resilience

Soil testing identifies deficiencies and ensures proper spring lawn fertilization.
Mulching around trees and plants helps retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
Slow-release nutrients and microbial boosters restore depleted organic matter and beneficial bacteria.

Act Now: Prevent Heat Stress from Coming Back

If you saw signs of tree decline, lawn stress, or soil depletion last spring, take action now to prevent repeat damage. Spring is the best time to restore tree health, repair lawns, and improve soil structure before summer heat returns.

Prevent Heat Stress From Hurting Your Trees and Lawn