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While some trees have access to all of the nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, and micronutrients they require, others struggle to survive in nutrient-poor soils. But the ISA-certified arborists at AKA Tree Service can identify any nutrient deficiencies present and provide the fertilization your trees need.
While forest-grown trees benefit from natural nutrient cycling and soils that have developed over long periods of time, landscape trees often grow under very different conditions. They’re surrounded by lawns, pavement, compacted soil, and other features that make life hard on them.
This means your trees may have to contend with challenges like:
Fortunately, the AKA Tree Service team can provide the fertilization many trees need to not only survive but thrive in difficult landscapes.
To keep your property safe, beautiful, and accessible, you need more than a guy with a truck and a chainsaw. You need a trained team that understands the risks trees can present, follows safe work practices, and treats your property with care.
That’s exactly what you get when you rely on the experts at AKA Tree Service.
We follow ANSI A300 standards and provide expert guidance and tree care.
We prioritize safe work practices that protect people and property.
We use modern, professional equipment to complete tree work safely and efficiently.
We complete every project using AKA team members — never subcontractors.
We carry the insurance coverage needed to give you complete peace of mind.
We respond quickly whenever storms or unexpected tree problems occur.
“Our goal isn’t simply to make trees grow faster. It’s to provide the nutrients they need, when they need them, so they can maintain healthy growth and remain an asset to your property for years to come.”
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When soil conditions, nutrient deficiencies, or environmental stresses prevent your trees from getting the resources they need, you may want to incorporate a properly prescribed fertilization regimen as part of your overall tree-care plan.
Some of the situations in which we often recommend tree fertilization include:
Trees can often survive for years despite suffering from nutrient deficiencies, but they are highly unlikely to thrive without the nutrients they need. In fact, deficiencies may make them more susceptible to secondary stressors like disease or pests.
That’s part of the reason it’s important to watch for signs suggesting your trees may benefit from fertilization, such as:
These signs don’t necessarily mean your trees need fertilizer, but they do mean you should contact AKA Tree Service and investigate further. We will be happy to evaluate your trees and recommend the right course of action.
Because trees and growing conditions vary considerably from one property to the next, the cost of tree fertilization varies pretty significantly. Most fertilization projects cost between $200 and $1,500, though they can be more expensive in some cases.
A few of the most important factors that’ll help determine the price of your tree fertilization project include:
Of course, finding the exact cost of professional tree fertilization is easy — simply contact AKA Tree Service and request a free onsite estimate. Our experts can evaluate your trees and growing conditions, determine whether fertilization is appropriate, and provide you with a free, itemized estimate.
With 3 locations in the metro areas of Atlanta and Nashville, AKA Tree Service is here for your tree care needs.
Not sure if we cover your area? Call us, and we’ll tell you right away.
Unfortunately, there’s a lot of misinformation and confusion surrounding the topic of tree fertilization. To help you better understand when it can help, when it’s necessary, and how often it should be carried out, we’ve answered seven of the most common questions our clients have below.
Your trees shouldn’t have to struggle because of poor soil conditions or nutrient deficiencies. With the right diagnosis and properly prescribed fertilization, you can give them the nutritional support they need to thrive.
Contact our team today and cut with confidence.
Nashville homeowners with pines have probably heard of the southern pine beetle (Dendroctonus frontalis). It’s the one that makes headlines
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