Tree Healthcare

Tree Healthcare is the process of managing trees with their health and vitality in mind. We focus on soil improvement and the root systems of the trees as this is where most health issues begin. Typical healthcare operations we undertake include De-compaction, Biochar and Mulch applications, Compost Tea drenches and even adding worms to the soil!

De-compaction is a process where soils that have been compressed over time are mechanically manipulated, creating fissures, gaps and air pockets. This allows for greater nutrient uptake greater water movement and importantly allows for invertebrate movement through the soil. Soil De-Compaction is usually recommended when areas around trees have been historically compacted for a long time, such as parks or street trees. It is also specified by the Local Planning Authority or Arboricultural consultants where machinery or materials have encroached into the RPA of protected trees on construction sites.

Biochar is pure carbon that has been enriched with beneficial fungi, trace nutrients and good bacteria to improve plant growth. Biochar improves soil structure, water holding capacity and overall nutrient retention.

Over time soils in urban and high use areas suffer compaction. This is where the upper layers are compressed through people walking on them, vehicles use or machinery. Over time this compression forces all the soil particles together and causes a hard crust to form that does not allow for moisture or nutrient absorption.

Chemical fertilizer is created as a by-product of the petroleum industry, it is extremely chemically intensive and is not a particularly sustainable way of soil improvement.

Compost tea is made using 100% organic material, it is brewed by ourselves in our own fermentation system for 48hrs before use. Compost tea is a great way to give the soil a boost of nutrients and organic materials.