Preparing Your Trees for Harsh Winters in Calgary, Alberta

Calgary winters are beautiful—but they’re also tough on your trees. Heavy snow, freezing winds, and rapid temperature changes can lead to broken branches, bark damage, and even tree loss. That’s why winter preparation is key to keeping your landscape healthy and safe. At Prune It Up, part of Spruce It Up Garden Centre, we provide premiere tree care and preventative maintenance services designed for Calgary’s unique climate. Our certified arborists understand how to protect your trees from the city’s most extreme weather.

1. Schedule Professional Pruning Before Winter

Proper tree pruning is one of the best ways to prepare for winter. By removing weak, diseased, or overgrown branches, your trees are less likely to suffer breakage under heavy snow. Our skilled arborists shape and balance your trees to enhance strength, structure, and appearance—all while protecting their long-term health.

2. Get a Preventative Maintenance Inspection

A professional inspection identifies hidden risks such as cracks, pest activity, or fungal issues before they worsen. Preventative maintenance helps avoid emergencies and costly removals later. Our Prune It Up team provides detailed tree health assessments customized to your property.

3. Protect Roots with Mulching and Watering

Roots are your trees’ lifeline through winter. Applying mulch around the base insulates them from cold and keeps moisture in the soil. Deep watering in late fall gives trees the hydration they need before the ground freezes.

4. Support and Wrap Vulnerable Trees

Young and thin-barked trees are especially at risk from Calgary’s winter winds and temperature swings. Our premiere tree care specialists offer trunk wrapping and staking services to prevent splitting, sunscald, and animal damage.

5. Take Advantage of Winter Pruning Season

Did you know that winter pruning is often the best time to prune trees in Calgary? Trees are dormant, making it easier to see structure and prevent disease spread. Book your winter pruning appointment early with Prune It Up to ensure your trees are ready for spring growth.

Trust Calgary’s Premiere Arborists

With decades of experience, Prune It Up is Calgary’s trusted name in tree pruning, preventative maintenance, and year-round arborist services. We’re part of Spruce It Up Garden Centre, your full-service destination for everything trees, shrubs, and landscaping.

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Let the experts at Prune It Up help your trees stay healthy, strong, and beautiful—even through Calgary’s harshest winters.