If you notice the leaves on some trees changing color early, it's not a sign of fall. It’s a sign that tree needs a little TLC.

The experts with Davey Tree say it’s been a rough year for trees. Between the storms we’ve seen, lack of rain, too much rain and high temperatures, they are stressed.

Leaves changing color is just one sign. You also have to look for browning leaves and look at the dirt around a tree. Is it dried and cracked?

If you see any of these issues, there are a few quick things you can do.

“The best thing to do is water it deep and infrequently, really want to soak the soil like eight to 12 inches deep," said Tom Anderson, district manager of Davey Tree. "The best way to gauge that is to either dig into the soil or put like a soup can or something underneath the tree. And once you've got a couple of inches of water in that can it should be good for a week or so."

For new trees, Anderson says you want to water it until there's standing water on the surface. 

Mulching is another way to help keep moisture around the tree’s root system. Anderson says do not pile it up against the tree.

Give some room at the base and mulch out two to four inches underneath the drip line of the tree, or the canopy.

New York has seen a lot of wind damage this season and there are signs a tree is in trouble even if it hasn't toppled over. If you see that the ground and roots have shifted, it’s recommended you call a specialist.

And don’t forget to look up. You will likely have seen the branches that have fallen, but others may be ready to fall soon — especially after remnants of Debby passed through the state.