Vertical Mulching

Vertical mulching is a process where several small holes are drilled in specific locations around trees or shrubs and pertially filled with an inorganic material that doesn't compact. The once restricted root is then able to grow into these holes to freely exchange needed gases with the atmosphere (for trees, this is as essential as breathing is to to us).

Some of the reasons you may need vertical mulching are:

• If your tree has been damaged during construction by heavy equipment.

• If the soil around your tree has become compacted together and is "suffocating" the tree by robbing it of the precious air it needs.

• If the drainage around your tree is poor.

• If for any reason your trees roots have been restricted in "breathing" properly.