Category Archives: Root Care

02 Feb

Plant Health Care

By Hillary HeathPrevention, Root Care, Tips, Urban TreesComments are off

Pruning and fertilizing are the best things you can do to keep your trees and shrubs healthy and beautiful! It is important to always consult a certified arborist to handle your tree pruning needs. Improper pruning can do more harm than good, leading to unbalanced growth, possible infestation by pests, and disease. Professional pruning begins by

Read More
15 Jul

Protecting Your Trees During Construction

By Hillary HeathRoot Care, Urban TreesComments are off

Some of the worst damage to trees occurs during construction of a new home or building. Obvious signs of damage are equipment cutting or rubbing against the tree and broken branches and cuts in the bark. These problems deplete the plants of energy. If branches are broken and foliage is reduced it offers less photosynthesis

Read More
01 Jul

Why Fertilize?

By Hillary HeathPrevention, Root Care, Tips, Urban TreesComments are off

All trees require food and nutrients. In a natural forest environment when leaves fall and decompose they provide natural food and nutrients to the tree. Urban trees have their leaves raked putting them at risk of being under-fertilized. Raking away leaves, spreading pine straw and mulch, growing grass, landscape plants, and ground covers all rob

Read More