Building Near Trees
Post Construction Tree Care
Tree care that takes place after the construction process is arguably the most important part of mitigating damage from the construction process. Even if you had a great tree protection plan and followed it to the “T”, there is going to be damage done. Probably to both the canopy and especially the root system. It will take the trees years to recover from the damage. But, engaging in appropriate after care will help speed up the recovery and minimize the signs of stress.
If you haven’t already done the soil de-compaction, do it soon. This is very important for helping water and oxygen penetrate the soil surface in areas where construction activity compacted the soil. Tree roots can’t regrow without these two things.
Plan to maintain a regular fertilizer regimen for at least 2-3 years. Five years would be ideal, and I recommend some form of fertilization on a regular basis depending on your landscape and site conditions.
The construction tree protection series
- Previous: Tree Protection During the Construction Process
- The series starts at Construction Site Tree Protection
Related
- Construction Site Services — tree protection work performed on the site