Giroud Tree and Lawn Explains Why Every Tree Benefits from a Deep Root Feeding in the Fall
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. (PRWEB) October 08, 2018 -- This past year has been a wild weather roller coaster in Pennsylvania! There were some icy snow storms and spring weather that didn't break until much too late. Then, about halfway through the summer, the heavy rains started; and it shows no sign of slowing down this fall. All of this wild weather has put trees under a lot of stress! The experts at Giroud Tree & Lawn explain how homeowners can help trees heal, grow strong and thrive with a deep root fertilizing treatment!
What is a Deep Root Feeding?
Specially formulated fertilizer is injected directly into the ground around the base of the tree and filters down through the soil to reach the tree's roots. This Deep Root Feeding will:
- Replenish the tree's vitamins and nutrients
- Strengthen the root system
- Stimulate healthy and vibrant new growth
Why Fall is a Great Time to Fertilize a Tree
Giroud's Deep Root Feeding is a time release fertilizer, so it will provide steady doses of nutrients through the winter and into the growing season. While the tree is dormant during the long, cold winter months, it will feed on the abundance of vitamins from the fertilizer rather than tapping into its own nutrient reserves!
Why Should Homeowners get a Deep Root Feeding for Trees?
Every tree benefits from a Deep Root Feeding! Giroud's Vice President and ISA Certified Arborist, Drew Slousky, shares an amazing comparison of two Sycamore Trees in Giroud’s Youtube video. One has been fertilized each year and the other has not. Slousky shows the stark differences between the fertilized tree that is healthy and in full leaf and another tree down the street that is clearly in poor health. Fertilizer works! Like a vitamin for humans, trees need to be fertilized annually to maintain good health and fight off disease and insects.
There are also special cases where Deep Root Feedings are not just encouraged, but vital to a tree's vitality. Here are a few added reasons why a tree may need a fertilizer treatment:
- A year of heavy rain can wash vital nutrients from the soil and make trees with weak root systems more likely to uproot
- The tree's leaves are turning color too early in the fall
- The tree has a limited root system because of barriers such as sidewalks, driveways and houses
- The tree has been cabled, bolted or staked
- The tree has suffered some sort of stress, such as storm damage, insect infestation, or disease
- The tree is a valuable part of the homeowner’s landscape, and the homeowner wants to ensure that the tree continues to grow vibrant, healthy and strong!
Why should homeowners hire an ISA Certified Arborist to treat trees?
There is a science to fertilizing trees. An ISA Certified Arborist will have the know how to understand exactly what formula is best to feed each species of tree.
Things to ask before choosing a tree service company to give a tree a Deep Root Feeding:
- Is the Arborist ISA Certified?
- Has the Arborist performed a deep root feeding on this particular type of tree?
- Does the Arborist have recommendations from other satisfied customers?
- What are the professional credentials of the tech who will be performing the Deep Root Feeding?
About Giroud Tree and Lawn
Giroud Tree & Lawn specializes in tree service, lawn care and mosquito and tick control programs that make customers love doing business with the company since 1974. Serving Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties, the company offers professional tree and lawn evaluation, tree pruning, tree removal, insect and disease control, fertilizing, stump removal, traditional and 100% organic lawn programs and mosquito and tick control. Giroud Arborists are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and have the knowledge and experience required to properly diagnose, treat and maintain trees and lawn health. The company is Accredited by the Tree Care Industry Association and Better Business Bureau. Giroud has also been awarded the Angie's List Super Service Award® every year since 2005. The “Giroud Treework for Charity” program donates free tree care services to parks, historical sites and other non-profit organizations located in the Company’s service area. For more information, visit the company website at http://www.giroudtree.com or call 215-682-7704.
Cindy Giroud, Giroud Tree & Lawn, http://www.giroudtree.com, +1 (215) 682-7704, [email protected]
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