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How to Care for Your Tree's Roots

How to Care for Your Tree's Roots

Trees play a vital role in enhancing the appeal of your backyard and improving the quality of the…

Feb 08,2022

Trees play a vital role in enhancing the appeal of your backyard and improving the quality of the environment. Trees need several essential elements to survive, such as water, carbon dioxide, sunlight, and good fertile soil for their roots, to grow healthy and strong. Understanding the various parts of a tree goes a long way in ensuring you provide the needed care for a healthy and lush lawn. Sesmas Tree Service is a top-ranked tree service company that offers a range of residential and commercial services from trimming, tree cutting, emergency tree removal, and many more. Our team comprises experienced contractors who are ready to help you with tips to maintaining healthy tree roots.

How to Care for Your Tree's Roots

Aside from holding the tree firm on the ground, roots are vital for absorbing minerals and water from the soil. Depending on environmental factors, and the type of tree in your property, roots can grow from 12 inches to several meters beyond the tree's canopy. Sesmas Tree Service can assess the state of your trees and recommend the most suitable root care plan. Here are some tips to follow if you want a healthy root system.

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Mulch is a nutrient-filled, organic material that is strategically placed around the tree for extra moisture for the tree. It is advisable to lay mulch during spring to boost growth and provide the needed nutrients during winter. Most trees are usually affected by the cold winter weather, but adding mulch can add an extra layer of protection for the roots, preventing damage. If your tree sustains damage due to the cold, Sesmas Tree Service can assess the injury severity before recommending emergency tree removal or any other viable tree service.

Water Your Tree

When you plant a tree, watering it becomes part of your routine until the tree grows. However, routinely watering your tree should not come to an end because the tree is old, especially during a drought. Watering your plant helps propel its growth by keeping it healthy and preventing damage by pests. Failure to provide sufficient water for your tree can lead to tree death, which deteriorates the quality and appeal of your property.

Let Roots Breath

Like humans, trees need oxygen to survive. That's why it is advisable to have a watering schedule that doesn't involve watering your trees every day. This gives the soil time to dry out, allowing air to circulate. While mulching and compacting the soil around the tree's base has its benefits, you risk suffocating the roots, which can have dire consequences on the tree's well-being. If you suspect that your roots aren't getting sufficient air, the experts at Sesmas Tree Service can help you make changes to your maintenance.

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3 large Leyland Cypress trees removed near front of our home. Excellent service, professional crew, very competitive pricing for superior work! Rolando provided the initial estimate and the  follow up and was the best in terms of customer relations. I'd both use this company again AND highly recommend them.

Susan Hitchcock

This is the 2nd time we have used Sesmas Tree Service. They are a wonderful company to deal with. They were on time, professional, and very thorough. They cleaned up prior to leaving and went out of their way to protect our plants and landscaping. And they kept to their proposal with no hidden cost or add ons. Definitely a five star experience!

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Scott McLendon

We've used Sesmas several times and have always received excellent service.  Estimates are quick and easy and the crew is efficient and leaves the property clean of debris.  Recently we needed a tree removed next to a heavily landscaped area.  Sebastian went over everything with me in detail and listened to my concerns.  The crew did an excellent job in removing the tree with minimal disturbance to the surrounding area.  We are pleased and will consider them again in the future for pruning and tree removal.

Tonia Griswold

Sesmas Tree Service was amazing! I had two dead trees cut and a lot of trees that were already down on my property removed. Sebastian came out and sent the quote in writing within 24 hours. We were in the process of scheduling the service when a slot opened up sooner snd I was able to go ahead and get the work done. Everything was explained ahead of time for what to expect. The crew was very efficient and professional.  All of the work and cleanup was done in one day. I would recommend Sesmas for your tree cutting/cleanup needs.

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I hired Sesmas to cut down a very tricky tree that was hanging over my house as well as a few large limbs. They did a great job and had the machinery to get the job done right.

Perry Hartman

Great experience with Sesmas. They were meticulous with my tree removal, safe and efficient. David’s communication throughout the process was much appreciated. Highly recommend!

Lindsay Ellenburg

Great experience with Sesmas Tree Service. The arborist who came out was a Board Certified Master Arborist, and you could immediately tell he knew his stuff. He took the time to explain what needed to be done, gave us clear options, and helped us feel confident from start to finish. The whole process was easy and professional. We’ll definitely use them again.

Ed Martin

Cutting a root of a tree impacts a lot of stress, to a point it affects growth. Most people mistake cutting roots that grow above the ground, leaving them vulnerable to attacks by viruses and bacteria. Contact us at Sesmas Tree Service and schedule an appointment with our professionals for a healthy and beautiful landscape.

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