Tree Fertilization
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Rivers Tree Doctors does tree fertilizing for stressed and declining trees in Houston. Call 713-826-6768 for a tree consultation.
Black dye leaching from wet mulch. Don’t put colored mulch in your landscaping!
What is Urban Decline?
Among the problems leading to urban tree decline are: air pollution, soil compaction, mower and machine caused injuries, poor pruning, heat reflected from streets and buildings, direct root damage from excavations and turf cultivation, paving, improperly applied herbicides, over watering, construction damage, potting above and below ground level, over planting and lack of understanding about tree growth and development.
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The Americal Plant Pathology Society [APS]
Certified Arborist
Certified Consulting Arborist
Urban Forester
Urban Forestry Counselor
Certified Pesticide Applicator from the Texas Department of Agriculture
Certified Oak Wilt Specialist and Registered with the Texas Forest Service
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Tree fertilizing questions
Why do Houston yard trees need fertilizing?
In a forest, fallen leaves and dead branches break down on the ground and feed the tree. That is called nutrient recycling. In a yard that layer gets raked up and hauled off, so the tree loses its food. Fertilizing puts it back.
How often should a tree be fertilized?
Once a year for most urban trees. Trees in town lose the natural layer that would feed them, so they need it made up every year.
What is urban tree decline?
It is a slow loss of health in city trees. The causes include soil compaction, mower and machine injuries, poor pruning, heat reflected from streets and buildings, root damage from digging and paving, the wrong herbicides, overwatering, construction damage and planting too deep or too shallow.
How can I tell if my tree is in decline?
Look for a thin canopy, small or pale leaves, leaves dropping early, and dead branches near the top. If you see these, call or text 713-826-6768 for a tree consultation.
Is colored mulch bad for my trees?
We tell our customers not to use it. The dye can leach out of wet mulch into the soil around your tree. Plain, undyed mulch is the better choice.
Who will look at my tree?
Roy Rivers Jr. of Rivers Tree Doctors. He is a Certified Arborist, Certified Consulting Arborist, Urban Forester and Urban Forestry Counselor, a Certified Pesticide Applicator with the Texas Department of Agriculture, and a Certified Oak Wilt Specialist registered with the Texas Forest Service. Call or text 713-826-6768.
Do you come to my part of Houston?
Yes, across Houston, including Memorial, the Galleria, West University, Bellaire, Kingwood and Conroe. Call or text 713-826-6768 and tell us where your trees are.