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Ways to tell if your tree is close to death or whether it needs a tree surgeon
Our regard and acceptance of nature is obviously something which is sadly a dead art and nowadays people don't know whether a tree is going to perish or if it requires the attention of products.
This is maybe why tree doctoring as a career is considered a significant advantage with members of the public.
It is always an advantage to have an understanding of how to diagnose a tree, so there are some suggestions from the Tree Contractors Directory.
Water pooling at the bottom of the tree could mean that the roots aren't absorbing the water properly and this can suggest that there are issues to address. The lack of water absorption could be due to a number of environmental or even biological problems to do with the actual tree; this is something that you will need to keep an eye out for. This is because if a tree isn't absorbing water then it will become dry of water and be sapped of life. In order to avoid this happening you might want to consult your gardener who will be able to advise you on the best course of action.
Spring is perhaps one of the more beautiful times of year as you can see glorious blossom, so if you see that your tree isn't blooming it will be clear. Not only will this make your garden less beautiful but it could also mean that your tree could be diseased and needs treatment. This is because flowering is a natural process for a tree, so if it should flower yet doesn't flower then it might need some attention. It is better to act sooner rather than later but in most cases if it doesn't flower then there maybe a few simple ways to treat it; such as adding fertiliser or extra water.
Trees provide a natural habitat for many animals, so if the tree is looking sparse of wildlife that can prove that there is a problem. You can deduce this because if animals don't want to live there then it doesn't provide enough food or shelter, which could disturb the local ecosystem. This is especially true during the summer as it is around this time that animals are no longer in hibernation and may be visible. So if they are not there then you know that there is something wrong.
Sand-like or white soil may signify that the soil is too nutritionally poor for the tree to survive in. Changing the water, soil or fertilizer could be the next step. A further thing that you could do is add some worms to the grass because they can aid the betterment of the soil quality. Still, in this situation it is suggested that you deal with an expert with more work history. Also if you have tree problems then a professional might be able to give you some advice on how best to proceed.
If you have a fruit tree, such as an apple, orange or plum tree, then if they fail to grow any fruit then this can show there is a problem. This is because trees often flower and then begin to bear fruit once annually, so if they don't it indicates a change. It could be a simple thing such as the PH levels in the soils or a lack of nutrients being absorbed by the roots. Alternatively it could be due to a lack of water, which could be easily resolved by making regular trips with the watering can. This is an important sign to look out for when looking at the health of your trees.
If you take advantage of these thoughts then you should be able to tell whether your tree is losing its life or if a surgeon could bring it back to life.