Trees growing in their natural habitat should have access to all of the minerals they need to survive and grow. Anything you can do to mimic that habitat can reduce the need for fertilizer. This may include letting leaves remain on the ground in the fall instead of raking them up. Chances are, though, that despite your best efforts, the need for fertilizer will not be entirely eliminated.
When Should I Fertilize My Tree?
A good time to fertilize trees in most Northern temperate climates is from fall to mid-spring. At these times the tree's roots take the nutrients from the soil and apply them to important health-promoting functions such as root development and disease resistance, rather than simply putting out new growth.
During the growing season, fertilizing can help a tree overcome mineral deficiencies and fight off infections. If you are fertilizing in mid- to late summer, avoid formulations high in nitrogen as this will just promote weak, new growth that may be easily damaged in the winter.
Showing posts with label Benefits of trees. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Benefits of trees. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Does My Tree Need Fertilizer?
Monday, March 17, 2008
Does My Tree Need Fertilizer?
Trees growing in their natural habitat should have access to all of the minerals they need to survive and grow. Anything you can do to mimic that habitat can reduce the need for fertilizer. This may include letting leaves remain on the ground in the fall instead of raking them up. Chances are, though, that despite your best efforts, the need for fertilizer will not be entirely eliminated.
When Should I Fertilize My Tree?
A good time to fertilize trees in most Northern temperate climates is from fall to mid-spring. At these times the tree's roots take the nutrients from the soil and apply them to important health-promoting functions such as root development and disease resistance, rather than simply putting out new growth.
During the growing season, fertilizing can help a tree overcome mineral deficiencies and fight off infections. If you are fertilizing in mid- to late summer, avoid formulations high in nitrogen as this will just promote weak, new growth that may be easily damaged in the winter.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
How to Fertilize a Tree
The main reason to fertilize trees and shrubs is to bolster their health so they are better prepared to fight off pests, disease, and environmental stresses. While fertilizer can't solve all of a tree's problems, it will go a long way to give it a fighting chance.
Does My Tree Need Fertilizer?
Trees growing in their natural habitat should have access to all of the minerals they need to survive and grow. Anything you can do to mimic that habitat can reduce the need for fertilizer. This may include letting leaves remain on the ground in the fall instead of raking them up. Chances are, though, that despite your best efforts, the need for fertilizer will not be entirely eliminated.
When Should I Fertilize My Tree?
A good time to fertilize trees in most Northern temperate climates is from fall to mid-spring. At these times the tree's roots take the nutrients from the soil and apply them to important health-promoting functions such as root development and disease resistance, rather than simply putting out new growth.
During the growing season, fertilizing can help a tree overcome mineral deficiencies and fight off infections. If you are fertilizing in mid- to late summer, avoid formulations high in nitrogen as this will just promote weak, new growth that may be easily damaged in the winter.
Where Do I Put The Fertilizer?
The objective of fertilization is to put the nutrients where they will best be taken up by the tree's roots. Therefore, it is necessary to fertilize throughout the entire root system. In general, the roots extend well beyond the outer reach of a tree's branches.
The fertilizer must also be placed underneath the roots of any competing plants such as grass or other ground cover. Spreading granular fertilizer on the lawn might make your grass greener, but it will likely not help your tree.
What Type of Fertilizer Do I Need?
Fertilizers are made up of macronutrients (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium) and micronutrients (such as Iron, Magnesium and Manganese). These minerals all have different effects on the growth of a tree and different trees need different formulations. It is important to ensure that you use the right fertilizer for your tree. To find out how to obtain the correct fertilizer for your trees or shrubs
Does My Tree Need Fertilizer?
Trees growing in their natural habitat should have access to all of the minerals they need to survive and grow. Anything you can do to mimic that habitat can reduce the need for fertilizer. This may include letting leaves remain on the ground in the fall instead of raking them up. Chances are, though, that despite your best efforts, the need for fertilizer will not be entirely eliminated.
When Should I Fertilize My Tree?
A good time to fertilize trees in most Northern temperate climates is from fall to mid-spring. At these times the tree's roots take the nutrients from the soil and apply them to important health-promoting functions such as root development and disease resistance, rather than simply putting out new growth.
During the growing season, fertilizing can help a tree overcome mineral deficiencies and fight off infections. If you are fertilizing in mid- to late summer, avoid formulations high in nitrogen as this will just promote weak, new growth that may be easily damaged in the winter.
Where Do I Put The Fertilizer?
The objective of fertilization is to put the nutrients where they will best be taken up by the tree's roots. Therefore, it is necessary to fertilize throughout the entire root system. In general, the roots extend well beyond the outer reach of a tree's branches.
The fertilizer must also be placed underneath the roots of any competing plants such as grass or other ground cover. Spreading granular fertilizer on the lawn might make your grass greener, but it will likely not help your tree.
What Type of Fertilizer Do I Need?
Fertilizers are made up of macronutrients (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium) and micronutrients (such as Iron, Magnesium and Manganese). These minerals all have different effects on the growth of a tree and different trees need different formulations. It is important to ensure that you use the right fertilizer for your tree. To find out how to obtain the correct fertilizer for your trees or shrubs
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Tree management
Introduction
The Tree Section is responsible for the care, maintenance and management of all trees on Waltham Forest Council land. We provide expert advice, inspections and surveys, planting programmes, and issue any maintenance works to external contractors. This specialist service is provided for the Highways, Asham Homes, Education, Green Spaces and Social Services departments and Planning issues.
The Tree Section also provides advice to the public concerning privately owned trees, however we do not carry out maintenance works on private land.
At present there are approximately 20,000 Highways owned trees in the borough which are generally pruned every three years, however, financial restrictions have recently altered this pruning regime and the Tree Section is currently reviewing its maintenance programme. Although full surveys are yet to be completed it is estimated that there are another 35,000 trees owned by the other departments combined.
The Tree Section is also responsible for Larkswood and Ainslie wood in which there are numerous trees that are yet to be surveyed.As can be seen there is a large tree resource in the borough of which the community can be proud. The benefits of trees are well documented and for the tree resource to improve and continue to thrive within the borough it is imperative that they are managed correctly and responsibly.
The Tree Section is responsible for the care, maintenance and management of all trees on Waltham Forest Council land. We provide expert advice, inspections and surveys, planting programmes, and issue any maintenance works to external contractors. This specialist service is provided for the Highways, Asham Homes, Education, Green Spaces and Social Services departments and Planning issues.
The Tree Section also provides advice to the public concerning privately owned trees, however we do not carry out maintenance works on private land.
At present there are approximately 20,000 Highways owned trees in the borough which are generally pruned every three years, however, financial restrictions have recently altered this pruning regime and the Tree Section is currently reviewing its maintenance programme. Although full surveys are yet to be completed it is estimated that there are another 35,000 trees owned by the other departments combined.
The Tree Section is also responsible for Larkswood and Ainslie wood in which there are numerous trees that are yet to be surveyed.As can be seen there is a large tree resource in the borough of which the community can be proud. The benefits of trees are well documented and for the tree resource to improve and continue to thrive within the borough it is imperative that they are managed correctly and responsibly.
Benefits of trees
The trees in the borough are for the benefit of the whole community and provide many advantages to the environment in which we live. Trees reduce energy use, clean the air, enhance wildlife habitats and offer psychological benefits for humans that research is just beginning to define. Older and larger trees often maximise these benefits - one large tree can provide oxygen requirements for approximately four people. Urban trees and forests come in many forms, varying from street trees to park groves and garden thickets. Regardless of what collective or solitary forms they appear in, all trees are capable of providing multiple benefits. Trees absorb pollution, prevent soil erosion, reduce glare, enhance recreation areas, protect against cancer-causing ultraviolet rays, turn vacant areas into playgrounds, serve as teachers, identify communities, provide employment and even catalyse spiritual and creative inspirations.
The trees in the borough are for the benefit of the whole community and provide many advantages to the environment in which we live. Trees reduce energy use, clean the air, enhance wildlife habitats and offer psychological benefits for humans that research is just beginning to define. Older and larger trees often maximise these benefits - one large tree can provide oxygen requirements for approximately four people. Urban trees and forests come in many forms, varying from street trees to park groves and garden thickets. Regardless of what collective or solitary forms they appear in, all trees are capable of providing multiple benefits. Trees absorb pollution, prevent soil erosion, reduce glare, enhance recreation areas, protect against cancer-causing ultraviolet rays, turn vacant areas into playgrounds, serve as teachers, identify communities, provide employment and even catalyse spiritual and creative inspirations.
Ecological benefits
Planting trees combined with reducing impervious surfaces - such as car parks and pavements - buffers bodies of water from runoff and associated pollution. Trees provide shade and help reduce radiated temperatures from buildings and roads thereby reducing energy use in heating buildings. They provide habitats and food for wildlife and provide "green corridors" for wildlife to travel from one habitat to another. Trees also help to reduce noise pollution either by providing a dense barrier of sound deadening vegetation or by producing opposing sound waves - when leaves, twigs and branches rustle - to the obtrusive noise thereby helping to cancel the noise out.
Social benefits
Social benefits are well documented in a number of studies. Urban trees can have a positive impact on the financial success of commercial areas, a recent study indicates that shoppers are willing to pay as much as 10% more for goods and services if businesses are located in tree-lined streets. Studies have also shown that property values can be up to 15% higher in "green and leafy" areas. Perhaps more unexpectedly research has revealed that residential buildings with greener surroundings had fewer crimes committed in the area; this reduction included both property crimes and violent crimes. This study also linked green environments with reduction in mental fatigue, a condition that often accompanies violent behaviour.
Trees improve health
If an urban forest had no other benefits, this factor alone should establish trees as an extremely important resource within the borough: trees actually improve the physical and mental health of human beings. It is a fact that trees trap airborne particulates and reduce carbon dioxide. The result: pollution is reduced and the air becomes much healthier to breathe.
Believe it or not, research studies show that an environment with trees can reduce human stress and recovery time for hospital patients. Surgical recovery patients - looking out of windows at trees versus a barren landscape or concrete jungle - had shorter hospital stays. Also, these patients having access to natural views required fewer medications for pain and received two-thirds fewer negative evaluations by nurses.
Planting trees combined with reducing impervious surfaces - such as car parks and pavements - buffers bodies of water from runoff and associated pollution. Trees provide shade and help reduce radiated temperatures from buildings and roads thereby reducing energy use in heating buildings. They provide habitats and food for wildlife and provide "green corridors" for wildlife to travel from one habitat to another. Trees also help to reduce noise pollution either by providing a dense barrier of sound deadening vegetation or by producing opposing sound waves - when leaves, twigs and branches rustle - to the obtrusive noise thereby helping to cancel the noise out.
Social benefits
Social benefits are well documented in a number of studies. Urban trees can have a positive impact on the financial success of commercial areas, a recent study indicates that shoppers are willing to pay as much as 10% more for goods and services if businesses are located in tree-lined streets. Studies have also shown that property values can be up to 15% higher in "green and leafy" areas. Perhaps more unexpectedly research has revealed that residential buildings with greener surroundings had fewer crimes committed in the area; this reduction included both property crimes and violent crimes. This study also linked green environments with reduction in mental fatigue, a condition that often accompanies violent behaviour.
Trees improve health
If an urban forest had no other benefits, this factor alone should establish trees as an extremely important resource within the borough: trees actually improve the physical and mental health of human beings. It is a fact that trees trap airborne particulates and reduce carbon dioxide. The result: pollution is reduced and the air becomes much healthier to breathe.
Believe it or not, research studies show that an environment with trees can reduce human stress and recovery time for hospital patients. Surgical recovery patients - looking out of windows at trees versus a barren landscape or concrete jungle - had shorter hospital stays. Also, these patients having access to natural views required fewer medications for pain and received two-thirds fewer negative evaluations by nurses.
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