While large trees look beautiful on your property, they may need removal if diseased or dead. The process can damage your lawn, making the ground soft without roots and harming the grass. Your lawn requires time to recover, but you can help this process. Here’s how.
1. Lay Down Sod
If your tree removal project has left behind patches of bare dirt, you can lay down sod to replace the grass you lost. Sod is mature grass rolled into bundles of dirt and can be easily installed in areas where there is no other growth. It’s a quick and efficient way to rebuild your lawn if you don’t want to wait for new grass to grow.
2. Remove the Stump and Roots
When a tree is cut down, its stump and roots are left behind. This may not seem like a big problem, but it can become one if the remains of the tree attract termites or other pests that can affect the rest of your property. Fortunately, there are several ways to remove a dead stump safely that won’t harm the rest of your yard. Contact a tree removal specialist to find out what would be best for your property.
3. Use Deep Root Fertilization To Save Your Other Trees
In some cases, removing a large tree from your property can deprive your remaining trees of the nutrients they may have received from the missing tree’s roots. If this is the case, you can keep your remaining trees healthy with deep root fertilization. This process involves injecting a nutrient-rich fertilizer directly into the soil near your trees’ roots. It helps rejuvenate the soil and enhance root growth until your lawn has recovered from your tree removal.
4. Level Your Uneven Lawn
Removing a tree can often leave your lawn uneven. Indents and soft spots can form where the tree and its roots used to be, and mounds of dirt can form while the tree is being removed from your property. To counteract this, you can install bags of dirt to level out your lawn and seed your yard to grow new grass. This is a rather long process, and you might not see the final results for at least a season, but it will help your lawn recover in time.
Call Image Tree Pros for Assistance
Our expert tree care team is here to assist you in maintaining the health and beauty of your lawn and trees. Whether you need a tree removed from your property or your lawn needs some extra care after a tree removal project, contact Image Tree Pros in Santa Rosa, CA.