PRUNING
Tree trimming is important to help sustain a tree’s health and retain its natural appearance. Down to Earth’s ISA Certified Arborist will assess your tree’s trimming needs from removal of unhealthy limbs to disease reduction.
These signs can indicate when it’s time for professional tree trimming service:
● Your tree appears too close to power lines
● Branches are close or are touching your home
● You see dead, unsightly or loose hanging branches
● Your trees have not been trimmed or pruned in the last three years
● You would like your tree shaped for a more aesthetic curb appeal
REMOVALS
Damage, disease or safety concerns can turn some trees from an asset into a liability. When this occurs, Down to Earth’s ISA Certified Arborist can be trusted for safe and efficient tree removal service in the Central Alberta area.
Look for these signs as an indicator it may be time to remove a tree:
● Heaving soil at the base of the trunk and beneath the canopy
● Decay-producing fungi, such as mushrooms, growing at the base of the trunk
● Chipped or peeling bark and cracks in the trunk
● Cavities in the trunk or large scaffold branches
● Dead or hanging branches in the upper crown
● Fine twigs without living buds near the ends of branches
Stump grinding is a popular request from many of our customers. Stump grinding is a great solution to having stumps removed because it has a low impact on your yard and surroundings.
Stump grinding is the best solution when you want to plant a tree in the same spot in the near future. Often it takes a lifetime for a stump to rot out. We can provide top dressing and seeding to restore grass for an additional charge.
Since our local ISA Certified Arborists are familiar with the surrounding environment, we can diagnose and recommend a pest and disease treatment plan. Often when disease is present there are more factors involved than just the host disease. External factors such as water table, proximity of structure, dripline zone, changes in surrounding landscape, all can play a factor in what is happening with your tree and how to go about treating the cause not only the symptoms.
Here are a few links to help educate the public on their tree and common tree diseases and pests of the prairies
Government of Alberta link for deciduous
Government of Alberta link for coniferous
Trees and shrubs in an urban setting loose nutrients in a number of ways, but applying fertilizer is a way to restore vitality. Our deep root injection fertilizer treatment replaces nutrients and improves resistance to disease and stressful weather while maximizing the beauty of your trees and shrubs. Down to Earth can create a health care plan with scheduled pruning, fertilizing and watering that will revitalize your tree and enhance your space.
DEEP ROOT
Deep root fertilization is vital for maintaining the beauty of your landscape. Like all living things, plants require nutrients in order to grow strong and healthy. Deep root tree fertilization is like giving your plants a vitamin exactly where they need it the most. While the traditional fertilization method distributes treatments around the tree, deep root tree fertilization goes beneath the surface and directly to the roots.
The process
Deep root fertilization is done by certified arborists (like us!) using high-pressured equipment to inject a balanced mix of fertilizer and tree nutrients directly into the root base of the tree. Once injected into the root zone, the materials help aerate and provide much needed oxygen and nutrients to the root system.
Top benefits of deep root tree fertilization
o Minimizes soil compaction by loosening the soil, allowing the tree roots to breathe easier.
o Reduces damage from insects and disease by repairing underground effects with highly concentrated nutrients.
o Provides efficient soil aeration by giving the roots easy access to water and nutrients that are essential for growth.
o Allows for better root function by promoting root growth which increases the health and stability of your trees.
Stump Grinding
Stump grinding is a popular request from many of our customers. Stump grinding is a great solution to having stumps removed because it has a low impact on your yard and surroundings.
Stump grinding is the best solution when you want to plant a tree in the same spot in the near future. Often it takes a lifetime for a stump to rot out. We can provide top dressing and seeding to restore grass for an additional charge.
