Air Spading & Root Collar Excavation
The Science: Treasure Valley soils are often characterized by heavy clay and construction-related compaction, which leads to ‘soil plating.’ This prevents gas exchange and creates an anaerobic environment that suffocates roots. We use an Air Spade — a tool that utilizes supersonic compressed air to fracture compacted soil without damaging the tree’s delicate ‘feeder roots.’ This restores macro-porosity, allowing oxygen to reach the rhizosphere and significantly improving water infiltration.
The Science: Surface-level fertilizers are often absorbed by turfgrass before they ever reach the tree. Our high-pressure injection system delivers a customized blend of macro and micro-nutrients 8 to 12 inches below the surface. This specifically targets the root zone to compensate for the Treasure Valley’s naturally alkaline soil pH, which often ‘locks up’ essential minerals like iron and manganese. By stimulating mycorrhizal activity and improving nutrient uptake, we boost the tree’s photosynthetic capacity and resilience against summer heat and pests.
The Science: When a tree is planted too deep or ‘volcano mulched,’ moisture is trapped against the bark at the base. This creates a prime environment for fungal pathogens and the development of ‘adventitious roots.’ Over time, these can become ‘girdling roots,’ which physically strangle the tree’s vascular system (the xylem and phloem), cutting off the flow of water and nutrients. We expertly excavate the root flare to ensure proper gas exchange and prevent basal decay, preserving the tree’s long-term structural integrity.
Root health is the ‘engine’ of your tree’s growth. We combine years of local experience with precision equipment to solve complex soil issues that topical treatments can’t reach.
Protect your landscape from the ground up. Visit arbormantreecare.net to schedule a professional soil assessment or to request a quote for deep root fertilization in the Boise area today.
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