Tree Care

Construction sites can have many valuable trees that could be protected and preserved if correct measures are taken prior to any activity. Damage to roots, tree trunks and limbs caused by construction can harm trees and result in stress that can lead to disease, die back of crown, structural failure and ultimate death of the tree.

There are numerous techniques, both simple and inexpensive, that provide protection to trees on a construction site. AAA Tree Experts highly trained Arborists are able to assist in the planning and execution stages of your project.

Tree Fertilization at your home or office can add essential elements back to the root zone of your trees.

• Placement – where to apply fertilizer? On the surface or inside the root zone area, where run off is not a problem, we can deep-root fertilize with liquid fertilizer for areas that are covered by sod. Sod is a healthy tree’s biggest competitor for moisture and nutrients, and soil injections help to ensure roots will be able to absorb the nutrients.
• Timing – when to apply? The optimum time to fertilize is once every spring and fall. On construction projects, we recommend fertilizing before the surface root zone is cleared away.
• Type of Fertilizer – Different soils call for different nutrients, and soil testing is a good way to discover what nutrients the tree needs. Our certified arborist are trained in all types of soil testing procedures.
• Amount of Fertilizer – Applying the right amount of fertilizer is very critical. Careful calculations should always be taken to prevent over fertilization which can kill trees and increase maintenance cost, and environmental concerns, such as leaching into water supplies or polluting lakes, and rivers nearby.
• The City of Tallahassee requires any company that applies ground based fertilizer to be fully certified. Our certified arborists can advise and administer the correct fertilizer and right application methods for your all of your trees.

Vertical mulching is the process of drilling holes in the soil of the trees root zone with the purpose of creating entryways for air, moisture, and nutrients to reach the roots. This process improves soil nutrient conditions and assists with compacted soil. All mulching holes are filled with fertilizer and peat moss. Please notify us of any underground utilities near the trees.

Lightning can kill or destroy trees during storms. Historic trees, trees of great value, trees close to structures, and trees on golf courses or in parks where people may take refuge are good candidates to having lightning protection systems installed.