Tree Fertilizing Services and Fertilization Tips in West Michigan

Tree Fertilizing Tips and Techniques

Trees require fertilization at some point in their life. Remember, most trees' natural environment is the forest. Their nutrients are continually recycled as leaves and other plants, and even animal material, fall and decompose on the forest floor. When you take a tree out of this setting, it is usually deprived of these nutrients.

One thing you can do is try to recreate the tree’s natural environment is by providing mulch. Fertilization is needed by many trees to replace the nutrients they are missing. Like any other landscape plants, shade trees will respond to fertilization.

Most shade trees exist in nature without much care, but transplanting trees into urban area conditions can create issues. These trees will be growing in restricted root zone areas, be surrounded by pavement or compacted soil or even be physically damaged by construction projects or storms. The root system is just as important (and delicate) as the above ground parts. Fertilizer alone will not improve the health of a tree stressed by environmental conditions. Fertilizer is only one factor in the in the overall health and maintenance of a healthy tree. Below is how to detect if your tree needs fertilizing.

Symptoms of a nutrient deficient tree include:
• A slow rate and low amount of yearly growth on branches and the trunk
• Smaller than normal leaves and foliage
• Discolored leaves and foliage
• Increasing number of dead branches
• Increased rates of disease and insect problems

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