Tree Maintenance

Fertilize Your Plants

Trees in city and suburban environments are often under stress conditions due to low moisture availability, soil compaction, physical damage, nearby construction, and competition from turf and nearby trees and shrubs. Fertilizer applications may reduce, but cannot eliminate, environmental stresses such as these. It is important to keep newly planted trees watered and pruned and to keep weeds away from their bases to avoid excess stress.

The best indicator of whether fertilization is necessary is a soil test. Ideally, a soil sample should be taken before trees are planted. Additional samples can be taken every 3 to 5 years thereafter to determine whether any nutrients are lacking. A soil test kit may be obtained from your county extension service.

In the absence of a soil test, the best indicator of the need for additional fertilization of established trees is shoot growth. If new shoot growth (growth occurring in the present year) is in excess of 6 inches, then fertilization is probably unnecessary. If shoot growth is between 2 and 6 inches then fertilizer may be applied and, if shoot growth is under 2 inches, then fertilizer applications are appropriate as indicated in numerous guides found online.

What To Do Next
No matter what you find or what you need, Top Tree LLC is here for all of your West Richland tree maintenance needs. If you need a tree removal estimate, advice, or just need to ask questions, we can’t wait to speak with you.

We Love What We Do
Our passion is for taking care of trees, shrubs, and all other vegetation around your home. Regardless of whether you’re looking for the best tree service company in West Richland, or just some advice on how to take care of your shrubs, we are here to help. We look forward to earning your business.

Do Some Mulching
Mulching gives your yard a clean and finished look. However, were you aware that mulch is very helpful to your plants and soil. Here are a few good reasons to mulch:

• Reduce surface evaporation from the soil
  Improve water penetration and air movement
  Moderate soil temperature fluctuations
  Protect shallow-root plants from freeze damage and frost-heave
  Discourage weed growth
  Improve soil structure and nutrient availability as they decompose

Tree and Shrub Health:
There are many reasons to mulch trees and shrubs in your landscape. The area surrounding your home is very different from the environment that a tree or shrub naturally grows in. In its natural environment trees and shrubs gain nutrients from decomposing plant material that has fallen to the ground or from plants which have died.

In a landscaped area most of this dead or dying plant material has been removed and the surrounding plant material is usually in the form of grass which compete with the trees and shrubs for nutrients. Mulching around the base of the trees in your lawn area boosts the health of trees and shrubs significantly.

What To Do Next
No matter what you find or what you need, Top Tree LLC is here for all of your Tri-Cities tree maintenance needs. If you need a tree removal estimate, advice, or just need to ask questions, we can’t wait to speak with you.

We Love What We Do
Our passion is for taking care of trees, shrubs, and all other vegetation around your home. Regardless of whether you’re looking for the best tree service company in the Tri-Cities, or just some advice on how to take care of your shrubs, we are here to help. We look forward to earning your business.

Plant New Trees
There are some pretty simple steps to planting new trees in the Tri-Cities area. First, select the right time of year. You will not want to plant a tree at the very end of the growing season. Second, you will want to double check with any local requirements for digging. This included anything near telephone poles and cable boxes.

The third thing to do is choose a tree that is suitable for the region, climate, and space. Next, you will want to prepare the whole in which you’re going to plant the tree. Next, prepare the tree for planting. Nextly, put the tree in the hole, fill with dirt, and surround the base of the tree with mulch. Be sure not to overwater.

What To Do Next
No matter what you find or what you need, Top Tree LLC is here for all of your Pasco tree maintenance needs. If you need a tree removal estimate, advice, or just need to ask questions, we can’t wait to speak with you.

We Love What We Do
Our passion is for taking care of trees, shrubs, and all other vegetation around your home. Regardless of whether you’re looking for the best tree service company in Pasco, or just some advice on how to take care of your shrubs, we are here to help. We look forward to earning your business.