Why deep root fertilize trees and shrubs?
During construction, many properties in Ottawa (especially in newer developments) have had their upper soil horizons stripped away, to be later replaced with only a thin layer of topsoil. This thin layer of topsoil might be sufficient to maintain grass, but it is hardly conducive to tree growth. In addition, urban trees are often planted in tight quarters, squeezed into the small areas between sidewalks, buildings and driveways, restricting root growth and the tree’s access to vital nutrients. These factors, along with soil compaction, road salt and pollution, often leave urban trees in depleted and limited soil conditions. Greener Seasons utilizes a soil injector to deliver water soluble tree fertilizer directly to the roots of a tree (below competing grass roots). This small amount of fertilizer gives our valued trees a little bit of a helping hand, to help them survive in our unnatural urban environment.
