Established trees that have been growing in the ground have roots that reach out far beyond the branches or drip line. These long branches are used by the tree to anchor and support it. However most of the small feeder roots, which bring in food and nutrients to the tree, are likely to be found growing off the main roots at some distance from the tree itself.
Root systems are vital to the health and longevity of trees. All plants need water, oxygen, and nutrients. These are most readily available near the soil surface where precipitation infiltrates the soil and oxygen from the atmosphere diffuses into the porous soil. Most roots, therefore, especially the important, tiny, absorbing roots, proliferate near the soil surface.
The majority of a large tree’s roots are in the upper 18"-24" of soil. When space is available, roots can spread two to three times further than the branches. Tree roots are often associated with situations that cause damage to structures, pavements, and utilities. In almost every case, roots are not the cause of the problem.
When a tree is dug for moving and transplanting, generally the root ball taken is only the circumference of the drip line, sometimes less. To encourage the development of feeder roots closer to the drip line, root pruning is done. Root pruning is also sometimes used to maintain a dwarfed size and to encourage flowering of a fruit tree or slow to bloom vine, such as wisteria.
When moving a tree, you must sever the long, large roots that anchor the tree to the ground. These roots are not the roots that bring nutrients to the tree. The smaller, feeder roots, that bring nutrients to the tree, usually grow some way from the tree, off the main roots.
When you move the tree, you usually only move the area near the root ball, which does not include most of the feeder roots. To cause new feeder roots to grow, you cut the roots all the way around the tree. You need to prune the tree roots early enough to give the tree time to recover from the root pruning to grow a new supply of feeder roots that will support the tree when moved. The time required depends up the size and species.
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The 2016 Hurricane Season is upon us. The 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season is likely to be much more active than the 2015 Hurricane season. In fact, this season could be the most active hurricane season since 2012. In addition, it appears that we will see longer lasting tropical storm activity this year as well as more hurricane activity this season as compared to the last few years.With that said, the forecast for the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane season continues to be a very difficult one due to many factors that may be in favor for a very active season but other ones may cause it to be quite inactive. As always only time will tell.
The numbers have been projected as possibly including 11 more named storms (we have already seen the development of Alex back in January), 8 of those storms becoming hurricanes and 3 of those hurricanes becoming major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson scale). It continues to look very likely that we will transition into neutral conditions as we head into summer and then into La Nina conditions by late this summer or early this autumn. All of the model guidance continues to support this forecast and it is now inevitable that we will have La Nina conditions by Autumn, if not before then.
The European model guidance’s tropical activity forecast is forecasting enhanced tropical cyclone activity near the US East Coast, across the western Gulf Coast and across the Yucatan Peninsula. In addition, the European model guidance is also forecasting below average activity across the central and eastern Atlantic.At Zimmerman Tree Service we are prepared to weather the upcoming storm season with you. Your valuable trees may be in serious trouble...HERE'S HOW WE HELP PREVENT STORM DAMAGE:Tree service cabling and bracing Wellington, FloridaProtect your trees from storms with proper pruningProper Pruning - Pruning trees at this time of year is important. It will benefit the lawn and shrubs underneath. Tropical plants, for example, require a lot of sunlight. Thinning a tree as opposed to cutting the top off provides sunlight all year long.Environmentally Correct Fertilization - Plants in stress caused by heat, wind, cold, drought and deluges of rain promote insect and disease problems. A healthy plant is a happy plant. Make sure your plants are well fertilized and properly watered.Insect Control - Our people are up-to-date on the latest and best procedures in insect and garden pest control. Our expert arborists use a wide range of resources, including physiologists, pathologists, entomologists, horticulturists, and agronomists.And of course, Zimmerman is very conscious of the environment and works with town, village, city and condo officials to safely control the use of chemicals.
What exactly is landscaping an undeveloped or underdeveloped yard or property? By definition, to be properly said to be landscaping a property, you must be making improvements (or maintaining past improvements) on that property's grounds -- either in a practical or in an aesthetic way. In an extended sense, everything on your property that stands outside of the home, itself is part of a property's landscaping.Simply put, if you can look out your window and see a fixed feature in your yard affecting the overall aesthetics or practical functioning of your property, then that feature falls under the purview of the "landscaping" for said property. Note also that some practical features of one's landscaping, such as underground drainage systems, are of critical importance, even though they exist unseen.Some homeowners like to color coordinate their house and their landscaping. That is easy enough, but how far should you go in harmonizing house and yard aesthetically? For example, if the style of your home does not qualify it as a "cottage," can you still landscape in the cottage-garden style? There is no doubt that some types of hardscape features fit better with some houses than with others. A rustic-style deck, for example, will look much better attached to a log cabin than to an ultra-modern contemporary.
Landscaping is the beautification of out door terrain which is mainly engaged in exterior works and gardening in both residential and non-residential buildings and parks through the process of planting trees, flowers, shrubs, grasses, water fountains,construction walkways, pavements and drainage.Outdoor areas are often the last to receive design attention, but they should not be — the landscape that surrounds your home is just as important as what is in it. Whether it is a manicured front lawn, stone-paved pathway or intricate garden design, landscapes benefit from the same attention to detail as any room in your house. Well-executed landscaping ideas can complement your home's entire aesthetic, and the right plants, flowers and shrubbery can greatly enhance your curb appeal by adding color, texture and even fragrance to your yard.
The execution of the landscape design plan is as important as the design.Professional installation and maintenance of your landscape keeps your property in pristine condition.Whatever size job you have, from new work, to complete renovations to spring cleanings, Zimmerman Tree Service can provide you with professional landscape design, installation and maintenance.
