Trees in Halifax and the broader HRM don't always get the nutrients they would in a natural forest. Leaf litter is raked away, root zones are compacted by foot traffic or hardscaping, and soil conditions vary from property to property. Tree fertilization addresses that gap, but it's not a one-size-fits-all treatment.
Effective fertilization starts with understanding what the tree needs. A soil assessment identifies deficiencies, and the tree's species, age, and health affect how and when it is applied. Deep root fertilization delivers nutrients directly to the root zone under pressure, more effective than surface applications in compacted urban soils.
Trees that respond well show improved vigor, fuller canopy, and greater resistance to pest and disease pressure in following seasons. It's one of the most cost-effective tools in plant health care for maturing urban trees.
Arbor Plant Healthcare offers tree and shrub fertilization as part of a plant health care program for Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, Tantallon, and surrounding HRM communities.
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Authentic job photo preferred: arborist performing a deep root fertilization injection on an HRM property, or a before/after showing improved canopy density in a tree that received treatment. A crew member working near the base of a large urban tree also works well for this educational angle.
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