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Deep Root Tree Fertilization
"To
exist as a nation, to prosper as a state and to live as a people,
we must have trees."
-Theodore Roosevelt
Tree Facts:
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A tree can grow to manufacture five pounds of pure oxygen
per day, consume carbon dioxide to fight the "greenhouse
effect" that threatens our survival, and provide
the cooling equivalent of ten room-size air conditioning
units.
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A tree, over a 50-year period, will generate $31,250 worth
of oxygen, provide $62,000 worth of air pollution control,
and recycle $37,500 worth of water.
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Trees conserve energy, reduce soil erosion, clean the
air we breathe, and help protect rivers and streams. If
trees are to provide all these benefits, we need to care
for the trees we have, and to plant more.
We
consider it important to nurture your trees by providing the
services necessary to preserve their health. Pruning, deep
root fertilization and pest control are critical.
About
Your Tree Roots
Tree roots perform many functions. The Primary roots grow
down into the soil to provide the anchor to hold the tree
upright. Secondary roots branch off and extend radially and
horizontally and form the basis of the moisture and nutrient
gathering system for the tree. Tertiary roots are the ephemeral
absorbing roots eventually branch off into clusters of Rootlets,
or fine hair like feeder roots. It is these feeder roots,
in conjunction with natural mycorrhizial fungi in the soil
that break down the nutrients found in the soil, and begin
to transport them with the tree system.
Nurturing
Your Trees
Think about it, trees just like us humans need a balanced
nutrient mix for proper growth and survival. Trees, in a natural
setting, are fed by the rich blanket of humus on the forest
floor. However, in our cities --urban landscaped environment,
fertilizer is often needed to take the place of this natural
food.
Additionally, our urban landscape imposes extra stresses on
trees that are not a concern in the forest setting. This stress
in the form of compacted soils, air pollution, road salts,
poor drainage, and competition with turfgrasses can impair
the health and ultimately the growth of a tree. Without realizing
it, our urban stressed trees are becoming more and more susceptible
to infestation by insects and disease, further compounding
the restricted grow.
Healthy
trees can better fight environmental changes, drought, insect
attacks, diseases, severe weather, and stress. With all this
in mind, one of the best ways we can help our trees grow healthier
and to build resistance to pest infestation, is to ensure
they receive a proper supply of nutrients.
Deep
Root Fertilizer Injection
Again,
trees located in urban environments are negatively impacted
by what we consider normal changes in urban life such as new
construction, irrigation, or pollution. This reason alone
is enough to recommend deep root fertilization for most trees
in urban settings. Urban trees react to environmental stress.
A tree can be struggling for a long time before you begin
to see signs of trouble. During the past two years we have
had severe drought conditions.
This
phenomenon has created very stressful situations for trees,
ornamentals and ground covers. The stress of the drought has
made the plants much more susceptible to the insect conditions
and enables the insect population to do more damage than would
normally occur. To protect your plants, this is the time to
provide treatment through deep root injection.
Deep
Root Fertilizer Injection: This is the most effective
method to fertilize trees. This process injects a water and
fertilizer mixture under high pressure 8 to 10 inches below
the soil surface, right where the feeder roots are. The injections
are placed in a grid pattern in and around the tree’s
drip line.
There
are many advantages to fertilizing this way. The high pressure
injection forces the water fertilizer mix throughout the root
zone, which not only feeds all the roots, but also reduces
soil compaction and encourages additional root zone aeration.
Depending upon your plant varieties, and their general state
of health, this deep root injection fertilizer technique may
be suggested at various times throughout the season, although
spring and fall are generally the best times of the season.
Even
though your trees and shrubs may appear to “look healthy”
today, call us for an analysis and our recommendations on
a Deep Root Fertilization program to help keep them healthy
and strong for years to come.
Micro
Injections
There's
a reason why the words insect and infect are the same except
one letter. Insects are everywhere. They infect our homes,
offices, flower gardens and even our trees.
Speaking
of infecting trees, the number of species of insects that
make their home in trees is uncountable. But wait, not all
insects are considered bad. Ladybugs, for example, eat other
insects. These are considered good insects.
However,
if your tree is infected by the wrong insect it could mean
certain death. Bad insects are those that feed off and/or
lay eggs in the tree for example, Webworms. You know those
pesky web sacks you see in a lot of pecans this year. Although
not all bad insects are fatal, they may cause an otherwise
beautiful shade tree to become disfigured.
There
are three basic types of insects: chewing, sucking and boring.
The first two usually only cause aesthetic damage. Borers,
on the other hand, will lead to certain death if they are
not tended to. The part of the tree borers feed off of is
the vascular tissue. If they are allowed to feed for too
long, the tree will not have enough water and sugar conducting
tissue left to support itself.
Diagnosing insect problems may take a skilled eye. If you
think your trees have an insect problem or if you are not
familiar with insect signs consider having an arborist look
at your trees. You will probably need him to apply the treatment
anyway.
So
how are insects treated? In the past, broadcast spraying with
high-pressure equipment has been the method of choice. There
are many problems with this method. Number one, it is inefficient;
studies have shown that about 7% of the chemical sprayed is
actually available to attack the insect.
Mostly
due to drift, evaporation and other related problems. Second,
the insecticide attacks beneficial insects as well as detrimental
ones. Third, most sprays only give a four-week residual effect.
Last but not least, broadcast spraying introduces harmful
chemicals into the environment. New technology has provided
us with much better alternatives.
MICRO-INJECTIONS
are the new way to handle many insect problems. With this
method a closed system is made between the tree and the pesticide.
No harmful chemicals in the environment, and only insects
feeding on the tree are affected. The injection units are
applied by drilling a small hole in the trunk of the tree,
approximately 6 in. from the ground, and inserting a tube.
It works just like an IV does on people. If trees are only
treated once every several years the wounds will have plenty
of time
to heal and are not a problem.
Another
method is injecting high concentration, low volume insecticide
directly into the soil. The tree then absorbs the insecticide
through its roots and distributes it evenly through out the
tree. Because a low volume is applied, less leaching occurs
resulting in minimal environmental exposure. One application
at the beginning of spring will give season long control.
Again, only insects feeding on the tree are affected. One
example of an insect best treated with soil injection is tent
worms.
We
are sensitive to our environment: We use environmentally friendly
chemicals for tree health care and strictly follow all usage
guidelines.

PNB COMMERCIAL TREE SERVICES
- Acreage
& Lot clearing or development
- Apartment
complex tree maintenance
- Commercial
grounds & tree management
- Corporate
tree maintenance
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Deep
Root Fertilization
- Home
Association street & midway trees
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Insect & Disease Control
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Landscaping
- Micro
Injections
-
Mulching
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Municipal and State Contracting
- Trees
and Golfing Greens
Stump
Work. Stump work is done seperately from other tree
work (requires different equipment). If stump grinding is
done, the debris generated will be put back into the hole,
any excess will be hauled away unless otherwise specified.
P&B
Tree Service, Inc. shall not be held liable for any loss or
damage to property resulting from any condition (hazardous
or otherwise) existing on the property to any utilities, objects,
structures, or improvements located under the surface of property,
including but not limited to plumbing, cable routes, septic
tanks, sprinkler systems, or electric service, unless owner
or owner's agent shall identify and locate with sufficient
markers all possible hazards prior to commencement of work.
Work
is scheduled on a first come first served basis. If you have
specific scheduling needs, we will make every effort to comply
with your needs. Emergency situations will supercede all normal
scheduling.
We
are insured for your protection with Workers Compensation
and General Liability. Thank you for visiting us on the web.
Contact us for your tree service needs via email estimate@pandbtreeservice.com
or call us at 972.470.9968
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