To avoid malnutrition, be sure to give your trees an adequate amount of micronutrients, such as magnesium sulfate, limestone, gypsum, iron, and zinc. However, trees need very limited amounts of these compounds, and an overabundance can be harmful. Have a certified arborist advise you on the correct amounts of each you should provide.

After a storm surge, it's important to water your plants and trees to flush away any salt that can damage their health.

Borer insects are very hard to anticipate or eliminate. The best defense is simply maintaning your tree's general health so it can bounce back if it does develop an infestation.

Overwatering or poor drainage can cause root rot in your trees. Fungicides or manganese treatments can be effective as treatments or preventative measures.