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TREE HEALTH
When several large stems separate from the same location on a tree, there is an increased likelihood that one of these stems will tear away from the main trunk under wind strain or even under the strain of its own weight. The potential for failure is greatly reduced by the installation of appropriate cabling that provides support to the tree where it is needed. We install a relatively new, sythetic cabling system that requires no drilling or metallic hardware. This system allows the tree to breathe and sway naturally, but will absorb abnormal or damaging strain. It is superior to steel in that it is designed to grow with the tree, and is easy to adjust to accomodate changes in the growth structure of the tree.
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Tree work being done on a Loblolly Pine tree in the West End.
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Vertical Mulching/Fertilization
You may notice trees on your property that do not look healthy. Various factors can cause a tree to become stressed. New construction and associated grading can result in soil that is nutrient-deficient. Natural drought can also greatly decrease the mineral and nutrient availability in the soil surrounding your trees. In these cases there are techniques to help your trees through the difficult times.
Vertical mulching involves augering holes into the ground in the drip-line of the tree and filling these with peat moss, sand, or other soil replenishment substances. This relatively new technique has proven to be a very succesful way to enhance tree health.
Similarly, fertilizer pellets can be inserted into holes in the drip-line of the tree to increase nutrient availability.
In extreme cases, a severely stressed tree can be saved by the injection of nutrients directly into the vascular system of the tree for immediate uptake.
Each case will be unique, but be sure to call us if you feel like the health of your tree is in decline. We will never charge you for consultation or exchange of ideas involving the care of our urban forest here in Richmond.
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Randy Reynolds and David Tate hanging around at work.
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