Can we really make a difference in your trees health? The answer is – YES!
Does your tree show any of these signs?
– Yellowing leaves
– Small leaves, or canopy dieback
– Soil compaction from vehicle, pedestrian, or construction
– Clay like soil causing poor drainage
– “Volcano Mulching” – Poor mulching that will eventually kill a tree.
– “Telephone Pole Planting” – Trees that are planted too deep, showing NO root flare.
The Tree Wellness Package includes these steps:
- 1. Using an air spade – We can safely use compressed air to remove soil and mulch.
- 2. We will break up soil compaction around the tree as well as use Radial Trenching to improve water, nutrient, and air flow to the roots.
- 3. We will safely expose roots for inspection and treatment.
- 4. Exposed girdling roots will be removed so they can no longer harm the tree.
- 5. We will amend soil with organic compost.
- 6. We will finish with proper mulching of the tree.
3 inches deep of natural Arborist woodchips, spread 3ft to 10ft (depending on size) around the tree, and kept 3″ from the trunk – Mulch should not touch the bark of a tree.
(See bottom of page for examples of GOOD VS BAD planting/mulching).
Volcano mulching— Excessive mulching high against a tree trunk. In most cases also means your tree was planted too high. This is harmful because it traps moisture, causing bark rot, fungal diseases, and inviting pests, which can kill the tree. This practice smothers roots, prevents oxygen exchange, and causes roots to girdle (strangle) the tree, ultimately leading to slow decline or death
“Telephone Pole Planting” – Trees planted too deep often suffer from oxygen starvation, leading to slow growth, branch dieback, girdling roots, and eventual death. Symptoms include a “telephone pole” look where the trunk enters the ground without a flare. Correction requires exposing the root flare, or for young trees, raising and replanting them.
Proper Planting and Mulching:
Proper planting involves digging a hole that is 2-3 Times larger than the root ball width, and Placing the tree so that the root flare is slightly above ground level. **Note that most root balls already have too much soil at the base of the tree and you will need to dig out to the root flare**
Proper Mulching is 3 inches deep and goes to the drip line of the tree. The mulch should not touch the trunk of the tree – so keep it 3″ away from the base.
Interested in learning more or concerned about trees on your property? Contact us!
Shamus Nugent – 570-856-1808
E-mail – nugentsarboriculture@gmail.com