Old fruit trees can become a burden when they no longer produce quality fruit, but there are still plenty of ways to deal with them. By contacting local tree services, you'll be able to breathe new life into an old fruit tree for better use. Let's find out what to do with these trees.

1. Prune and Care for the Tree

<p>The first step in repurposing an old fruit tree is to contact tree services for pruning and care. Pruning is essential in maintaining the health of fruit trees as it improves air circulation, minimizes disease, and encourages the growth of healthy new fruits. By pruning your tree and caring for it properly, you can get more life out of an old fruit tree and make it more productive.</p>

2. Repurpose as a Shade Tree

A great way to repurpose an old fruit tree is by using it as a shade tree. Shade trees provide many benefits including reducing energy costs by shading the home, providing resting areas for local wildlife and birds, and offering a pleasant atmosphere for outdoor activities. The tree can remain a beautiful addition to your garden or yard with pruning and care from local tree services.

3. Use It as Compost Material

If your local tree service determines that an old fruit tree is beyond saving, you can still use it as compost material. Compost can enrich the soil in your garden and help it retain more moisture. The local tree service should be able to safely remove the old tree and have it recycled as compost material.

The compost can also be used to plant a new fruit tree or a full orchard. According to a survey by the National Gardening Association, 67% of adults are growing or plan to grow edible plants at home. An orchard can provide a steady source of fresh fruit and make it easy to harvest. Creating an orchard also has other advantages, like giving local pollinators more feeding options, protecting local soil and ecosystems, and reducing your ecological footprint.

Old fruit trees don't have to be a burden. By contacting Claudio Tree Work and Landscaping LLC and exploring the options above, you can repurpose an old fruit tree more sustainably. Contact our team for more information.