Ocala Root & Soil Care

Compacted soils, buried root flares, girdling root, and poor drainage quietly stress and weaken trees. We will diagnose root zone issues and apply target measures to restore oxygen, structure and biology, so your tree can recover and reduce risk.

Who Needs Root and Soil Care?

• Trees struggling after construction, paving or heavy traffic
• Thin canopies, early fall color, dieback, or chronic drought stress
• Mushrooms/conks at the base, soggy soil, or standing water
• Roots heaving hardscape or encircling trunk
• High-value trees you want to preserve long term

What We Do

• Root collar excavation to expose flare and locate root issues
• Targeted soil evaluation to guide treatment
• Site moisture/drainage review; irrigation performance check
• Vertical mulching or radial trenching to relieve soil compaction and add organic matter
• Compost topdressing with structured mulch ring
• Root guidance/barriers for conflict with hardscape or utilities

Our Process

• On-site assessment, visual and pneumatic inspection, photos, measurements and recommendations
• Clear step by step remediation plan prioritized by benefit vs disturbance
• Minimal injury techniques focused on preserving existing roots
• Follow-up care schedule including watering, mulch maintenance, optional soil checks

What to Expect

• Better soil infiltration, improved color, and steadier moisture around the root zone
• Gradual canopy response as feeder roots rebuild, vigor and density improve
• Mulch and moisture management keep gains, light touch-ups may be advised periodically

Timing & Limitations

• Best scheduled outside peak heat and drought when possible
• Severely compacted, waterlogged, or cut-root sites can need phased work
• If structural decay is present at the base, we'll recommend risk management as priority

Documentation Options

• Brief letter to summarize findings and prescribe root zone care
• Full report with details, photos and care schedule for municipalities/HOAs
• Follow-up docs to confirm post-treatment measurements/observations

FAQs

Do you dig up my yard?

No. We use air tools and targeted trenching/drilling to minimize root disturbance.

Will this fix surface roots lifting my sidewalk?

We can combine decompaction with root guidance/barriers and hardscape adjustments to reduce future conflict.

How long until I see improvement?

Soil changes are immediate but canopy response is gradual over time.

Is fertilizer always included?

Only when soil test indicate a need. We focus on soil structure and oxygen first.