What Are The Benefits Of Deep Root Fertilization?

You take pride in your lawn. You mow, you water, you weed, you prune. Usually, your time and effort pay off, but sometimes, despite your hard work, your landscaping just doesn’t cooperate. If you have trees or ornamentals on your property that seem to be struggling, it may be time for a deep root fertilization treatment. Learn more about deep root fertilization, how it can benefit your trees and ornamentals, and why Nutri-Green is the lawn care company to call when you need this service.

What is deep root fertilization?

Deep root fertilization is caring for trees and ornamentals by injecting necessary nutrients into the soil around their roots. Instead of fertilizing the top of the soil, where the fertilizer may be washed away or cannot be absorbed into the ground, deep root fertilization allows the nutrients to reach the deepest roots, which can be absorbed more readily.

What are the benefits of deep root fertilization?

Deep root fertilization is a tree and ornamental care process with many benefits. Although it is often done specifically for struggling trees and ornamentals, it is also beneficial for healthy trees and ornamentals. 

The most obvious results of a deep root fertilization treatment will often be seen in trees and ornamentals that have fewer leaves than normal, struggle to grow, have leaves that fall off prematurely or are discolored or are otherwise declining in some way.

There are many benefits to a deep root fertilization treatment. First, a healthy tree or ornamental is much better equipped to resist stressors like diseases, pests, and heat. Just like a healthy person can better fight off sickness, a healthy tree or ornamental can better fight off the things that might damage it somehow.

A deep root fertilization treatment also helps improve the growth and strength of the tree or ornamental's roots. Strong, healthy roots are instrumental in ensuring a strong, healthy tree or ornamental.

Deep root fertilization also improves soil conditions around the tree or ornamental. Often, trees or ornamentals struggle because the soil lacks nutrients, lacks water, or is so compacted that it can’t absorb nutrients. Deep root fertilization addresses all of these problems.

Because the goal of a deep root fertilization treatment is to improve the tree's or ornamental health, one of the benefits of the treatment is improved foliage. Whether the leaves on the tree or ornamental were fewer or smaller than usual, discolored, or falling off prematurely, deep root fertilization will help care for all those issues, allowing the tree or ornamental to grow beautiful, healthy foliage.

One of the secondary benefits of deep root fertilization is that beautiful, healthy trees and ornamentals improve the overall aesthetic appeal of your property, which can increase your property value.

How does Nutri-Green lawn care provide deep root fertilization?

Deep root fertilization treatments have specific requirements that must be met to deliver the best results. The experts at Nutri-Green have the knowledge and experience necessary to provide your deep root fertilization treatments at the best possible time and with the best practices to ensure the best results.

We’ll visit your property after the first freeze of the fall. Our deep root fertilization treatments typically take place in December or January. Using a spiked probe inserted four to six inches into the soil, we’ll inject a combination of liquid fertilizers and soil conditioners.

Our deep root fertilization treatment can be done under the canopy of all non-native trees and shrubs except azaleas, which are fertilized in late spring. In addition to providing the nutrients your trees and ornamentals need, this service also ensures proper hydration for these plants.

If your trees or ornamentals aren’t looking their best, they will likely benefit from a deep root fertilization treatment. Don’t wait until it’s too late. The sicker your trees or ornamentals get, the more difficult it becomes to ensure they return to full health. 

Nutri-Green is a locally owned Tulsa lawn care company with over 20 years of experience. Our technicians are trained to the highest standards, and we only use the best products to ensure the best results. Contact us today to request your deep root fertilization treatment. You won’t regret it.