Homeowners with two and three hundred year old trees on their properties have an obligation to keep them healthy and strong. Many people think trees can take care of themselves.
In a way, they’re right. The root system of a two to three hundred year old tree spreads over quite a bit of property in search of water. Mature trees only need to be watered once a month. There are other types of Residential tree maintenance in Fort Myers, FL, that homeowners should know about.
Wood Borers
Insects bore into a mature tree to feed on its heartwood. This keeps the tree from processing nutrients and energy. Borers winter inside mature trees, killing them from the inside. The only way to stop this is to treat the tree on a regular basis with chemicals that kill borers.
Aeration
When you walk or play on your yard, the soil becomes compacted. This prevents water and nutrients from getting to the roots of your trees. A special aeration tool pokes holes in the soil which allows water and nutrients to reach the roots.
Residential tree maintenance in Fort Myers, FL, might include using biostimulants as well. Biostimulants restore the nutrients to the soil around the tree without shocking the root system.
Trimming back branches controls the weight of the branches as well as removing dead and diseased branches from the tree. Johnson’s Tree Service & Stump Grinding, Inc. are knowledgeable and experienced tree care professionals. Contact us to tell us about your trees.
