A sprinkler head aimed straight at a trunk keeps the bark constantly wet, which is exactly what fungal rot needs to take hold. It happens slowly, so the tree can look fine for years while the decay works its way in near the base.
Redirecting the spray is a five-minute fix that protects decades of growth.
Check your sprinkler heads today. Any of them hitting a trunk?
#TreeCare #NorthAtlanta #ATLTreeWork #DuluthGA #LawrencevilleGA #TreeHealth #GwinnettCountyA close-up photo of trunk damage or bark rot near the base of a tree caused by irrigation spray, or a sprinkler head positioned too close to a trunk on a real property.
Canva text suggestion: "Redirect the Spray, Save the Tree" or "Sprinklers vs. Tree Trunks: Check Yours"