TREE EDUCATION
Oftentimes, when a tree's health begins to decline, there's something happening beneath the soil that's causing the issue. Things like heavily compacted soil and restricted roots can impact a tree's access to water and nutrients, quietly weakening even the most stately of trees on your property. Here at SkyFrog Tree Service, we use air spading to assess tree health and address issues such as soil compaction and root flare. Below, our trusted Gainesville tree care company outlines what exactly air spading is and how it can improve the health of your trees! Contact us today to learn more about air spading or request a free estimate on any of our tree services!
An air spade is a specialized tool that blasts a powerful stream of high-pressure, supersonic air into the ground to safely remove soil without damaging a tree's roots. Our arborists offer air spading as an alternative to traditional digging tools, providing a non-invasive method of loosening soil with nothing but compressed air. Using an air spade, our arborists can easily disperse soil, access root systems, improve oxygen flow, and correct underground problems—all without the risk of root damage from shovels or machinery.
Air spading is most often used as a highly effective, non-invasive method of loosening compacted soil around trees. Everything from routine lawn maintenance to foot traffic can compress soil over time, making it difficult for tree roots to access water, oxygen, and nutrients. We can use our air spade tool to loosen compacted soil and restore proper airflow to your tree's root systems.
Healthy roots are the foundation of every strong and beautiful tree. Unfortunately, when soil becomes too dense, roots may struggle to grow properly and become deformed. However, by air spading the surrounding soil, our tree care professionals can create space for roots to expand and grow naturally. What's more, we enhance soil volume and boost root nutrients with an air spade. The result is a healthier, more resilient root system!
Because air spading allows our team to excavate tree roots without risk of damage, we're able to safely investigate what's happening underground. Air spading makes it significantly easier for our arborists to clearly identify issues such as root decay, pest damage, girdling roots, and more. By quickly identifying root system problems, our team is empowered to correct them before they worsen and require a more expensive solution.
Between high heat, heavy rainfall, turbulent storms, and everyday soil compaction, trees in Gainesville experience a multitude of stressors that can strain their root systems. Worse yet, stressed root issues can make trees more susceptible to disease and pests. By enhancing access to oxygen, water, and nutrients with an air spade, our arborists can help reduce stress and improve the overall health of your trees.
So, we understand the advantages of air spading. But, how do we know whether a tree could benefit from air spading services? A few indications that your tree could benefit from our air spading service include:
Mature trees, in particular, can benefit greatly from air spading, especially those showing any of the above signs of root system stress.
Concerned your trees are showing signs of stress from soil compaction? Contact us today for a free estimate on our air spading services! Our experienced team provides professional tree care services to homeowners and businesses throughout Gainesville, FL. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, you can always count on the team at SkyFrog Tree Service!
6115 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618