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1. The importance of Fertilizing Trees
Water & nutrients are the most important requirements of trees living on residential and
commercial properties. Irrigation, or watering, may be an easy way to provide the water they
need, but supplying the nutrients they need can be a bit more difficult. Tree roots gather
nutrients from the surrounding soil below ground. It is commonly thought that tree roots are
extremely deep in the soil, however, the reality is that they are predominately living in the
upper 8”-12” of the soil and extend laterally to the drip line (or edge of the canopy) &/or
beyond.
Because the roots live so close to the surface of the soil, the “root zone” area can be very
delicate. The majority of the roots are very small, sometimes not much larger than a human
hair and number in the millions or even billions in larger trees. These smaller roots, or “feeder”
roots are responsible for carrying the bulk of the tree’s nutrients to the main trunk. Most of this
work is performed by a “vacuum” system by which the foliage draws the water and nutrients up
through the tree’s vascular system.
Most residential and commercial properties remove all of the natural, organic “food” made
available by leaves and other natural debris. This may cause the soil to “run out” of nutrients
very rapidly, because nutrients in the soil are not always static. They may become unavailable
for many other natural reasons as well. Here are just a few of the natural causes of nutrient
deficiency:

2.  leach away naturally through the soil (faster through sandy soils)
 are flooded away by excess water
 they decay and are no longer useful
 some of the necessary nutrients may not exist in the soil around your tree at all!
 certain nutrients may become restricted due to improper pH balance.
 Competition from grass/shrub roots
Any of these reasons may cause problems with your tree’s health. Without these nutrients,
trees weaken and may become susceptible to pest and disease issues. Weakened trees will
decline and possibly die!
Having a Certified Arborist perform a regular maintenance program of proper watering and
fertilizing your trees will help ensure their health for many years to come. Tree Medics’
Arborists are trained to care for each tree holistically and individually by addressing the entire
surrounding landscape and the specific needs of your tree. A general evaluation is performed,
soil samples are taken from the trees’ root zone & analyzed by our labs, then a careful diagnosis
of your tree’s complete condition is rendered. Tree Medics prescribes nutrient solutions specific
to your trees’ needs. We are then able to determine a specific solution for your tree’s health
without taking the risk of using a “general fertilizer” that may “dose” your tree with nutrients
which may already be excessive in the soil. Just as much damage can occur from an improper
diagnosis and fertilization as can with no actions taken at all.
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