San Antonio Top Tree Service
Tree Service Alamo Heights, TX
In addition to beautifying and adding variety to your property, trees act as excellent privacy screens, air filters, and property lines while adding lasting value to your land. At San Antonio Top Tree Service, we take pride in caring for and nurturing your trees long into healthy adulthood, so they can continue to perform their vital functions.
While some properties can be purchased with decades old naturally occurring Oak trees, many other plots require trees to be placed strategically by landscapers. Transplanting a tree might seem simple enough, but there is a lot more than meets the eye happening deep within the root system.
Trees depend on their roots to supply much more than water. The roots are responsible for transporting nutrients, anchoring the tree against wind and storms, and keeping the tree alive. For strong roots, it’s important to adopt a specific watering routine while the tree is young or freshly transplanted. The average six-foot tree will require a least 30 liters of water per week. Young trees have shallow roots and are often unable to reach deep enough into the soil to access the underground water supply like older trees. To compensate for this and to encourage the roots to grow down towards the water supply, it’s important to water the tree at proper intervals.
Our team is well versed in expert watering techniques. We have found the best method is to water early in the morning, and late in the afternoon, when the sun is less likely to scorch the ground and evaporate the water. In San Antonio it’s nearly impossible to overwater a tree, so leaving a trickling hose over the roots for extended periods is best, giving the water a chance to seep deep into the ground. After a few years, the roots should be sufficiently deep to gradually lessen the amount of water provided daily.
Symptoms of dehydrated or diseased trees are often more gradual and less conspicuous than with other types of plants. Slowed growth, deadened branches, small leaves, and peeling bark can all be telltale signs of a problem. However, many landowners don’t notice these signs until it is too late for the tree. Just like with people, trees have the best chances for survival when their diseases are caught and treated early. However, even in the late stages, we still have proven methods to intervene and save the tree. Our team is happy to inspect your trees and prepare a plan for their continued function and health on your property.
There are many factors that contribute to tree health, and our experts at San Antonio Top Tree Service are familiar with each of them. We are trained to recognize the signs of over-fertilization, over pruning, lack of sunlight, and even the rare cases of over watering. We aren’t just concerned with the health of your trees; our experts take the health and safety of your neighborhood into consideration. Trees with dead branches are more likely to be a safety hazard, and too many branches can cause visibility issues near roadways. We’re familiar with the best pruning methods that will solve any safety concerns while providing for the needs of your trees. To learn more about what we can do for your trees, call our team in Alamo Heights to schedule a consultation today.
