A lot of North Metro Atlanta yards have irrigation systems that were installed for the lawn without much thought given to the trees growing in the middle of it. When a sprinkler head sprays directly against a trunk day after day, it keeps the bark constantly wet, which creates ideal conditions for rot and fungal growth right at the base of the tree.
This kind of damage is slow and easy to miss because the tree looks fine from a distance. By the time bark starts peeling or the trunk feels soft near the soil line, the decay has usually been progressing for a while, and it directly weakens the tree's structural stability right where it matters most.
Redirecting sprinkler heads away from the trunk, or adjusting the watering zone entirely, is a simple fix that protects a tree that took decades to grow. It is one of the most preventable causes of tree decline ATL Tree Work sees on residential properties in the area.
Do you know where your sprinkler heads are aimed relative to any mature trees in your yard?
#NorthAtlantaTreeCareA close-up photo of trunk damage or bark rot near the base of a tree caused by irrigation spray, or a sprinkler head positioned too close to a trunk on a real property. Authentic job photos are strongly preferred over stock imagery.
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