Supporting the Macomb Township Urban Canopy

Macomb Township, one of the fastest-growing communities in Macomb County, is home to a thriving tree canopy that enhances both the aesthetic and environmental quality of the area. As the community expands, ensuring the health of its landscape trees is crucial to individual homeowners and the community at large. Techniques like air spading and root management can help address soil compaction and girdling roots, promoting the long-term health of trees in the township.

Air Spading to Alleviate Soil Compaction

In Macomb Township, rapid development, standard property maintenance and increased foot traffic can lead to compacted soil around trees. Air spading is an effective solution for loosening compacted soil, improving the soil’s ability to retain water and nutrients. By using compressed air to break up the soil around tree roots, arborists can create a more favorable environment for root growth, ensuring that trees in residential and public areas continue to thrive.

Air spading has been found to be especially helpful for trees suffering from construction damage. Vertical mulching or radial trenching has been found to help declining trees increase root growth that may have suffered during the construction phase of building.

Using an AirSpade to find girdling roots. | Tom Morgan, Owen Tree Service

Managing Girdling Roots for Long-Term Tree Health

Macomb Township’s trees are also susceptible to girdling roots, which can restrict nutrient flow and lead to stress or decline. Through air spading, arborists from Owen Tree Service can safely uncover and correct these issues, allowing trees to grow freely and stay healthy. Proper root management ensures that trees in Macomb Township, from the bustling suburban areas to the serene parks, continue to thrive and add value to your property.

Girdling roots choking tree trunk. | Owen Tree Service

To learn more about how air spading and girdling root removal could help your landscape trees contact Owen Tree and Lawn Care today.