We are having some extremely warm weather here in Benton City for July. But honestly, it’s typically like this. With that in mind, ensuring that our trees and landscaping are being taken care of, we should already be prepared for what to do.

Top Tree LLCt will visit the site and familiarize his/herself with the existing conditions including but not limited to soil characteristics, drainage, topography, structures and overhead and underground utilities.

Temporary Fencing: Install temporary fencing around tree protection zones to protect remaining trees and vegetation from construction damage. Maintain temporary fence and remove when construction is complete. Fencing should be the last item removed after completion of a project.

This fencing will be erected at a radius of two feet away from the trunk of the tree for every inch in stem diameter. Diameter is measured five feet above the ground. For trees four inches or less in diameter, the measurement will be at 6 inches above the ground. This radial distance is termed the “critical root zone” and will serve as the Tree Protection Zone (TPZ). Fencing will consist of heavy duty chain link. Fencing will be rigidly supported and maintained during all construction periods at a minimum height of 6.0 feet above grade.

• Protect tree root systems from damage caused by runoff or spillage of noxious materials while mixing, placing, or storing construction materials.
• Protect root systems from ponding, eroding, or excessive wetting caused by watering operations.
• Mulch areas inside tree protection zones and other areas indicated.
• Apply 4-inch thickness of organic mulch. Do not place mulch within 6 inches of the tree trunk to allow the trunk to breathe.
• Do not store construction materials, debris, or excavated material inside tree protection zones.
• Do not permit vehicles or foot traffic within tree protection zones; prevent soil compaction over root systems.
• Maintain tree protection zones free of weeds and trash.

We will continue this series over the next few months covering a wide array of topics. Don’t forget, when you’re looking for the best tree maintenance company in Benton City, we’d love the chance to earn your business.

We are having some extremely warm weather here in West Richland for July. But honestly, it’s typically like this. With that in mind, ensuring that our trees and landscaping are being taken care of, we should already be prepared for what to do.

Best Management Practices for Tree Preservation

• Tree Service Firm Qualifications: We have successfully completed tree protection and trimming work similar to that required for large projects and that will assign an experienced, qualified arborist to the project site during execution of tree protection and trimming. The protection of trees identified to remain includes the maintenance of their health and vitality as well as their protection from physical damage and biotic and abiotic disease.
• Mitigation Techniques: Utilize mitigation techniques for trees in construction areas as recommended by Top Tree LLC.
• Topsoil: Natural or cultivated surface-soil layer containing organic matter and sand, silt, and clay particles; friable, pervious, and black or a darker shade of brown, gray, or red than underlying subsoil; reasonably free of subsoil, clay lumps, gravel, and other objects more than 1 inch in diameter; and free of weeds, roots, and toxic and other non-soil materials. Obtain topsoil only from well-drained sites where topsoil is 4 inches deep or more; do not obtain from bogs or marshes.
• Filter Fabric: Manufacturer’s standard, non-woven, pervious, geo-textile fabric of polypropylene, nylon, or polyester fibers.
• Organic Mulch: Shredded hardwood, free of deleterious materials.

We will continue this series over the next few months covering a wide array of topics. Don’t forget, when you’re looking for the best tree maintenance company in West Richland, we’d love the chance to earn your business.

We are having some extremely warm weather here in Richland for July. But honestly, it’s typically like this. With that in mind, ensuring that our trees and landscaping are being taken care of, we should already be prepared for what to do.

Generally, the landscape plan must include details of plant materials; schedule of plantings; classification of street trees; preservation options; and existing landscape features. Consult the City of Richland Code of Ordinances for details on landscaping plans.

Tree protection and preservation provides proactive management of trees and shrubs throughout construction and other activities that may adversely affect trees and to manage and minimize damage to trees from construction practices. Tree maintenance shall be performed only by Top Tree LLC who is familiar with the practices and hazards of arboriculture and equipment used in such operations.

Tree, Shrub and other Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices:

• Tree Maintenance and Mitigation Schedule: Written schedule from project arborist detailing the scope and extent of maintenance and mitigation techniques to be utilized for trees to remain that are affected by construction.
• Qualification Data: For tree service firm and arborist.
• Certification: From project arborist, certifying that trees indicated to remain have been protected during construction according to recognized standards and that trees were promptly and properly treated and repaired when damaged.
• Mitigation techniques to be used: From project arborist, for care and protection of trees affected by construction during and after completing the work.

We will continue this series over the next few months covering a wide array of topics. Don’t forget, when you’re looking for the best tree maintenance company in Richland, we’d love the chance to earn your business.