Top Tree LLC can help you manage any tree hazards you have on your property. We are some of the best arborists in West Richland and can either give you advice on how to manage your trees or perform any preventative maintenance you need. Here is the continuation of the series on Trees Damaged During Construction.

Irrigation and Drainage
One of the most important tree maintenance procedures following construction damage is to maintain an adequate, but not excessive, supply of water to the root zone. Water trees as needed, especially during the dry summer months. A long, slow soak over the entire root zone is the preferred method of watering. Avoid frequent, shallow watering or overwatering. Poor drainage must be corrected or trees will decline rapidly.

Mulching
Apply a 2- to 4-inch (5- to 10-cm) layer of organic mulch such as wood chips, shredded bark, or pine needles over a tree’s root system for a simple and effective means of enhancing root growth. The mulch helps condition the soil, moderates soil temperatures, maintains moisture, and reduces competition from weeds and grass. The mulch should extend as far out from the tree as practical for the landscape site.

Improving Aeration of the Root Zone
Soil compaction and grade changes can reduce soil oxygen and limit water movement in the tree’s root zone. If soil aeration can be improved, root growth and water uptake can be enhanced.

This is the third of a four series part in avoiding tree damage caused by construction. We hope you find the remaining articles informative.

We look forward to helping you with all of your tree removal and tree trimming needs. When and if you have any questions about your trees, shrubs, or any other greenery on your property, we can help. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Top Tree LLC can help you manage any tree hazards you have on your property. We are some of the best arborists in Benton City and can either give you advice on how to manage your trees or perform any preventative maintenance you need. Here is the continuation of the series on Trees Damaged During Construction.

Treating Trunk and Crown Injuries
Split, torn, or broken branches should be removed. Also, remove any dead or diseased limbs from the crown of the tree. It is best to postpone other maintenance pruning, such as crown raising, for a few years. Do not thin or reduce tree canopies to compensate for root loss. There is no conclusive research to support this practice, and thinning the crown may stress the tree further.

Treating Damaged Bark and Trunk Wounds
Often, the bark may be damaged along the trunk or on major limbs. If this happens, remove the loose bark. Jagged edges can be cut away with a sharp knife. Take care not to cut into living tissues.

Cabling and Bracing
If branches or tree trunks need additional support, a professional arborist may be able to install cables or bracing rods. If cables or braces are installed, they must be inspected regularly. The amount of added security offered by the installation of support hardware is limited. Not all weak limbs are candidates for these measures.

Wound Dressings
Wound dressings were once thought to accelerate wound closure, protect against insects and diseases, and reduce decay. However, research has shown that dressings generally do not reduce decay or speed closure and rarely prevent insect or disease infestations. Most experts recommend that wound dressings not be used. If a dressing must be used for cosmetic purposes, use only a thin coating of a nontoxic material.

This is the second of a four series part in avoiding tree damage caused by construction. We hope you find the remaining articles informative.

We look forward to helping you with all of your tree removal and tree trimming needs. When and if you have any questions about your trees, shrubs, or any other greenery on your property, we can help. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Top Tree LLC can help you manage any tree hazards you have on your property. We are some of the best arborists in Pasco and can either give you advice on how to manage your trees or perform any preventative maintenance you need. Here is the continuation of the series on Trees Damaged During Construction.

Construction & Trees
The processes involved in construction can be devastating to the surrounding trees if no measures have been taken to protect them. Remedial treatments may save some construction-damaged trees, but immediate implementation is critical. If you have trees that have been affected by recent construction, a professional arborist can assess tree viability and risk potential and recommend treatment options.

• Damage Caused By Construction
• physical injury to the trunk and crown
•  soil compaction in the root zone
•  severed roots
• smothered roots from added fill soil
• increased wind and sunlight exposure
• stress due to grade and drainage changes

Inspection and Assessment
Because construction damage can affect the structure and stability of a tree, your arborist should check for potential risks. A risk inspection may involve a simple visual inspection, or instruments may be used to check for the presence of decay. Identified risks can sometimes be reduced or eliminated by removing an unsafe limb, pruning to reduce weight, or installing cables or braces to provide structural support. If there is doubt about the structural integrity of a tree and the risk cannot be adequately mitigated, the tree should be removed.

This is the first of a four series part in avoiding tree damage caused by construction. We hope you find the remaining articles informative.

We look forward to helping you with all of your tree removal and tree trimming needs. When and if you have any questions about your trees, shrubs, or any other greenery on your property, we can help. We look forward to hearing from you soon.