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FertilizationTrees like other plants have many nutritional requirements for sustained growth and reproduction. Due to numerous environmental stresses upon trees in the urban forestry areas, it is recommended to fertilize in order to provide needed nutrients. When certain nutrients become deficient in the soil, fertilization may be able to correct the deficiency. Fertilizers come in different forms and are applied using different methods.Benefits of Fertilization:
Fertilizers are available in organic and inorganic form. An organic fertilizer is made from natural sources, such as plants, animals, and unprocessed minerals. These contain carbon compounds and may contain some inorganic material. Inorganic fertilizers are man-made and release nutrients quickly. Application Methods  Deep root feed is an injection into the soil/root zone done
with a probe from a power sprayer. The probe is injected into
the root zone approximately 8" to 12" deep with 150 to
200 lbs of pressure. Injections are done starting at the trunk
of the tree and are spaced 2 1/2 ft to 3ft apart extending in an
outward circular pattern. This method also aerates the area of
soil.
Another method is with trunk injections, this is when the treatment is placed into the sapstream of the tree. Please contact one of our consulting arborist to provide the best method suitable for your property. |
