A tree's roots need air and water to move through the soil, and heavy clay soil combined with years of foot traffic, construction, or lawn equipment can compact that soil to the point where roots simply can't function well anymore. It's one of the most common issues we find during plant health care assessments on established Atlanta properties.
Compaction doesn't always show obvious symptoms right away. Instead, you'll often see a slow decline: thinner canopy, smaller leaves, or a tree that just seems to be struggling without an obvious cause like disease or pests.
Our plant health care program includes soil assessment and aeration options that restore oxygen and water flow to the root zone, which can turn around a tree's trajectory before decline becomes irreversible.
Do you have an older tree on your property that just doesn't seem as full as it used to?
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