What a tree does underground in the fall shapes how well it leafs out next spring. Root growth actually continues after the canopy slows down, and a targeted fall fertilization program gives roots the nutrients they need while the tree isn't spending energy on leaves and fruit.
Our plant health care team builds fertilization programs around what a specific property's soil actually needs, not a one-size-fits-all treatment. Soil across Metro Atlanta varies block to block, and a tree stressed by this summer's heat often needs a different approach than one that's been healthy all year.
Fall fertilization is one of the more overlooked parts of tree care, but it's also one of the highest-value ones, since it sets a tree up for stronger growth before the next season even starts.
Do you fertilize the trees on your property, or has it mostly been focused on the lawn?
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