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Services for Trees:
Tree Pruning
Tree Removals
Cabling
Shrub Renovation
Emergency Storm Damage
Plant Health Care:
Spray Services: Insect and
Disease Control
Fertilization Treatments and Soil Amendments
Plant Growth Regulator and Trunk Injections
Deer Repellant Treatments and Anti-desiccant Sprays
Evaluation Services:
Test Bore Evaluations
Hazardous Tree Evaluations
Root Crown Excavations
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Root Crown Excavations
Improper installation of trees is a primary cause of
decline in the landscape. Often, we find trees that
have been planted too deeply and have developed girdling and
adventitious roots. These roots form as a result of
excess soil and mulch covering the base of trunk and can
eventually encircle and constrict the vascular system of the
tree. In addition, we often find plastic twine and other
non-biodegradable materials embedded in the trunks of trees,
below the surface. We perform a root crown excavation
to observe the conditions surrounding the trunk or stems
below the surface. This often provides an explanation
as to why a plant appears to be stressed. This process
exposes these roots, along with other physical obstructions
so that they may be removed. From there, the area is
re-graded, removing any organic matter from the actual trunk
of the tree. When the natural conditions are
re-established around the base of the plant, the vascular
tissue can then function properly, restoring the vitality of
the plant. |

Overmulched tree which can lead to
adventitious roots |

Adventitious roots which form in excessive
mulch. |

Strap left attached to root ball before
planting and still attached beneath ground level. |

Large girdling root. |
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