The Urban Landscape - A Battlefield
We ask a lot of our urban trees. Think of their native growing
environment - undisturbed forest floors where fallen organic matter is
allowed to breakdown year after year producing lofty, nutrient-rich
soils in which root systems may fully develop.
The typical urban landscape offers very little of
this optimal balance. We routinely remove all fallen organic matter.
Modern construction practices disturb soil structures leading to
unhealthy pH levels, soil compaction and low nutrient availability.
Furthermore, we surround our trees with heat absorbing, water
impermeable surfaces such as concrete & asphalt. The list of offenses
could go on and on...
Urban growing conditions
contribute to many forms of tree stress. Stressed trees are susceptible to secondary health threats including harmful insects and
other pests, bacterial, viral and fungal infections.
Give Them a Fighting Chance!
Maintaining tree health requires informed assessment and timely
intervention. Often, once symptoms are noticed by the casual observer,
the downward health spiral has progressed to point of permanent damage
requiring extreme measures which may be costly. Consider instead the
value of regular, proactive & preventative measures!
Columbus, Ohio ISA Certified Arborist serving Upper Arlington, Worthington, New Albany, Dublin, Westerville, Powell, Bexley