Health Problems Your Trees Can Experience
Health problems with the trees on your property can be an issue that you will want to aggressively address. Otherwise, these problems could cause permanent damage to these plants and may even result in them needing to be cut down or heavily trimmed. Considering that it can take a tree decades to grow to its full size, these are a few complications that will need to be avoided.
Overfertilization
Fertilizing the soil around the base of your tree can be important for providing it with the nutrients that it needs to thrive. This is particularly important for trees that are located in soil that may be of low quality or lacks many of the essential nutrients your trees will need. This can be especially common for trees as they will gradually deplete the surrounding soil of nutrients over the years, which can lead to them needing to be replenished. Unfortunately, it can be possible to easily over-fertilize a tree, which can cause substantial damage to the roots. If you have applied fertilizer to your trees and notice health problems developing soon after, a tree service should be contacted to assess and treat the tree to limit the damage.
Soil Stability Problems
If the soil where the tree is planted is not dense or stable enough to accommodate the immense weight of the plant, it can start to shift over time. Once this starts to occur, it can result in the tree leaning and becoming unstable. These stability issues may lead to the tree needing to be stabilized. This can be done through the use of anchors that can support the tree to reduce the leaning from getting worse. Over time, the roots of the tree will be able to adjust so that they can provide better support, even in unstable soil.
Pest Infestations
Insects and other damaging pests are able to cause major problems for a tree because they can weaken branches, lead to diseases developing, and ruin the aesthetics of the tree. Removing these pests can be a challenge as it can be difficult to reach the upper areas of the tree without suitable equipment. Additionally, the pest control chemicals that are used will need to be specially designed for the particular pests that are causing problems for the trees on your property. A tree service contractor will be able to identify the pests that are damaging your trees so that the necessary treatments can be completed. Ideally, these treatments should be done as soon as possible before the pests can spread to other plants around your home.
Contact a local tree service to learn more.