New construction and landscaping projects can damage a mature tree's root system long before symptoms appear in the canopy. Heavy equipment driving over root zones, grade changes that bury roots too deep, and utility trenching all compact soil and cut off the oxygen and water roots need.
A tree that loses significant root function from construction damage often does not show visible stress for one to three years. By the time thinning canopy or dieback appears, the damage happened long before, and the tree is already working from a deficit.
ArborSafe Professional Tree Management helps Treasure Valley property owners protect established trees during remodels, additions, and hardscape projects across Nampa, Caldwell, Meridian, Eagle, and Boise. Root zone fencing and equipment routing planned before work starts can prevent damage that is difficult to reverse afterward.
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