Tree fertilization services ...

A very important component of any Plant Health Care program is fertilization. If a plant does not have the proper types and amounts of nutrients, the plant will not be as strong as it should be. A vigorously growing plant is not only beautiful to look at but is also able to maintain a higher level of good health by naturally resisting insect and disease attacks. A program of regular fertilization with a balances blend of nutrients will maintain a deeper, more fibrous root system. A deeper root system helps a plant survive prolonged periods of drought and more fibrous roots are better able to absorb needed nutrients and water.

The proper time to fertilize trees & shrubs is when the plants are dormant (early spring or late fall). The fertilizer is injected about 6 inches deep, under pressure in a grid pattern. The fertilizer is injected around the base of the tree and under the entire drip line. Since the fertilizer is injected under pressure, it spreads horizontally through the soil and provides a uniform amount to the entire root system. The root system is literally bathed in the nutrients. Soil microbes then slowly breakdown the fertilizer to provide a slow, controlled release of the nutrients.

The fertilizers we use also have some "special" ingredients such as sea kelp, beneficial rhizobacteria, bio-stimulant complexes, humic acid, micronutrients and soil surfactant. These additional products are designed to modify and improve the soil environment creating a more favorable atmosphere for roots to thrive. While this sounds very technical, what it means is that your plants are getting an excellent blend of products with the deep root fertilization!

Our certified arborists are always happy to provide you with information and advise specific to your particular plants.