5 Steps To Optimum Plant Health Care

Healthy soils grow healthy trees and plants

Trees in our landscape frequently suffer from a lack of nutrients. In the forest, trees enjoy the benefits of nutrient-rich soil from decomposing leaves.

In our yard, we remove fallen leaves, twigs, and bark. While this keeps our yard tidy, it also prevents these beneficial nutrients from being recycled into the soil. Plus, trees and other plants are often surrounded by grass, which outcompetes trees for available nutrients and water.

Add Nutrition Back To The Soil

• Fertilize your tree during optimal seasons for the most benefits.
• Mulch your tree properly to replenish with nutrients and microorganisms.

Root systems are vital for a plant’s health and soil structure.

As trees grow, their expansive roots run into obstacles. Roots often spread well beyond the edges of its canopy. Then, they begin to run into barriers, such as buildings, roads, and sidewalks, that limit root growth.

Improve Tree Root Systems

• Properly feed your tree when and water it during dry spells and drought.
• Address girdling root issues as soon as possible because it restricts water and nutrients. 

Regularly check your trees for signs of stress from physical damage.

Deer and rabbits can do a number on your shrubs and trees, and so can lawn mowers and string trimmers — we can accidentally hurt tree trunks and roots with them.

And these types of injuries can interrupt a tree's spread of water and nutrients, which negatively impact the tree’s long-term health.

Routine Tree Care & Maintenance

• Tree maintenance tips every homeowner should practice.
• Prune dead, broken, or damaged limbs for long-term health.