Large Tree Moving


Our typical tree move consists of assessing the locations that will be worked at for ease of movement of our equipment; the general vigor and health of plant to be moved; calling dig safe to mark out utilities; then tying in the branches so plant can be moved without breakage of branches and so plant can be hauled down the road without damage to wires.  The receiving-hole is dug first; then the tree is planted in its new location; watered heavily to remove air pockets; the tree is then cabled with turnbuckles to keep it straight and protect against high winds; a ring of loam is added at edge of root ball for watering purposes; mulch is added; finally the branches are untied.

We recommend follow up care – two to four years of oversight by our professional arborists for disease and insect control. During this time it is very important to stimulate the roots with bio-treatments, root hormones, and replacement of mycorrhizal nitrogen fixing bacteria that have been lost in transplanting.  One of the most important needs is an intelligent watering program that factors in ongoing environmental conditions.

The tree generally needs 3-5 years or more of close monitoring, but once established the rewards are great.

 

 

Our typical tree move consists of assessing the locations that will be worked at for ease of moment of our equipment; the general vigor and health of plant to be moved; calling dig safe to mark out utilities; then tying in the branches so plant can be moved without breakage of branches and so plant can be hauled down the road without damage to wires.  The receiving-hole is dug first; then the tree is planted in its new location; watered heavily to remove air pockets; the tree is then cabled with turnbuckles to keep it straight and protect against high winds; a ring of loam is added at edge of root ball for watering purposes; mulch is added; finally the branches are untied.

We recommend follow up care – two to four years of oversight by our professional arborists for disease and insect control. During this time it is very important to stimulate the roots with bio-treatments, root hormones, and replacement of mycorrhizal nitrogen fixing bacteria that have been lost in transplanting.  One of the most important needs is an intelligent watering program that factors in ongoing environmental conditions.