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Fertilization


Our blends of nutrients and soil amendments are not simply designed to promote canopy growth but to strengthen and improve the overall health of the tree from the roots up, delivering healthier, greener, more aesthetically-pleasing trees and shrubs. Our uniquely developed mixtures promote stability and growth for trees efficiently and safely, without the worry of harmful chemicals that some companies use and can be damaging to the surrounding environment.

Our unique mixtures combine macro- and micro-nutrients, root growth stimulators, soil conditioners, beneficial biotics (both mycorrhizal fungi and rhizobacteria), and organic materials to cultivate the optimum natural growth environment.

Fertilization, Soil Application, and Deep Root Injection Services

Any tree located in either a residential or commercial landscape will benefit from fertilization. In other words, if your tree is not currently located inside of a forest, it will need help sourcing the nutrition necessary to thrive.

Fertilization services are critical for trees that:
  • Have been affected by harsh environmental conditions such as heat and drought
  • Are struggling to produce growth or recover from insects or disease
  • Have been stunted by limited root space (i.e., parking lots, sidewalks, fencing)
  • Have been affected or damaged by construction-related activities in the area
Fertilization services include:
  • Soil conditioners that help break down heavily compacted soil
  • Root stimulators delivered to promote more effective root systems
  • A complete combination of balanced macro- and micro-nutrients – quantities are adjusted seasonally.
  • Mycorrhizal fungi are naturally growing additions to the soil that form a symbiotic relationship with the tree’s existing natural root system to speed nutrient absorption, enhance the existing root system, and allow the tree to be more competitive
  • Rhizosphere bacteria are beneficial bacteria that break down organic matter and promote nutrient absorption and tree immunity systems
  • Nutrient application delivered 6-12 inches beneath the turf throughout the drip line to ensure balanced absorption and reduced turf competition

Fertilization and Soil Amendments
Air Spading Cabling and Bracing Construction Protection Soil Health Disease Management Insect Management Vertical Mulching
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Properly planting a tree is just the beginning. The immediate years following planting are often the toughest. Newly planted trees are most susceptible to extreme environmental and physiological stresses.  Follow proper watering, mulching, and pruning…

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Tree Planting

Current Tree Watering Guidelines for Newly Planted Trees

Tree Watering for Newly Planted Trees Newly planted trees require consistent moisture while their root systems become established. North Texas heat, drought, and heavy clay soils can make this especially challenging. The schedule below is…

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Tree Planting

Current Tree Watering Guidelines for North Texas

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FAQ

Popular Questions

Mulch is great for covering exposed roots and providing nutrients and insulation for the tree. Do not remove any exposed roots. Doing so will kill your tree.

Not exactly.

Vertical Mulching helps improve drainage and can be an additional tool in mitigating the opportunistic oomycete called Phytophthora. Poor drainage can lead to this water mold infecting many plants that sit in water logged soils.

No treatment will help your tree with Phytophthora if the site isn’t managed and drainage issues have been remedied. Once the site has been addressed and if there is a positive test result from a lab, and if infection has been detected two years in a row, our Tree Health Care technicians administer a fungal management treatment under direction from an ISA Certified Arborist. Depending on the species of the tree or if fungal treatment isn’t an option we recommend starting a Tree Health Care plan with basic or holistic fertilizer to maximize the potential recovery.

Fungal treatments begin in the Spring with three applications, 14-21 days apart.

Correcting soil compaction requires a combination of physical loosening of the soil (aeration), biological improvement (microorganisms), continued protection.

Tree roots require loose, oxygen-rich soil to survive. Through soil aeration, increased microbial activity, and protection, we can help save valuable trees from long term decline due to compaction.

Vertical mulching is a soil treatment that help relieve compaction and improve conditions around a tree's root system. Small holes are created thought the root zone from trunk to drip-line and filled with soil amendments and porous material, typically pea gravel. After construction, this can be helpful because heavy equipment, grading, and foot traffic often compact the soil, reducing the amount of oxygen and water available to the roots. Vertical mulching helps restore pore space, improve water movement and encourage new fine-root development, giving a stressed tree better conditions for recovery.

This treatment implemented with a fertilization plan can especially help in recovery of a stressed tree. 

Soil conditions vary by location, making compaction testing essential for choosing the ideal backfill mix. Poorly draining soils with minimal compaction require more porous material (pea gravel) and less organic matter (mulch). In contrast, heavy compaction calls for an even mix of both. Soil amendments should always be customized to fit the unique needs of the site.

We offer wide range of services including Arborist Services, Tree Removal, Tree Trimming, Tree Health Care, Consulting, Tree Planting, and Stump Grinding, to name a few.

A person who cares for trees. We are proud to call ourselves “tree surgeons,” and are dedicated to providing the best tree care by having a team of individuals with different specialties and responsibilities.

Our team includes ISA Certified Arborists who evaluate your tree care needs, TDA Licensed Applicators who perform our Tree Health Care treatments, Climbers and Groundsmen who expertly execute trimming and tree removal, and customer service professionals who ensure that communications among all parties happen seamlessly and efficiently.

At Texas Tree Surgeons, our team of ISA Certified Arborists offers full-service tree care services throughout the DFW metroplex – for both commercial and residential customers.

We have a full team of Certified Arborists ready to help, many of whom are also Oak Wilt Certified and TRAQ (tree risk assessment) Qualified. Our climbers and crew members are all highly skilled, and strictly adhere to the guidelines set by TCIA and ISA.

We are completely insured and bonded business, so you have nothing to worry about.

You can reach us in several ways.

Call us at 469-387-6000 or email [email protected]

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Oak wilt is an infectious disease caused by a fungus (Bretziella fagacearum*). All oaks (genus Quercus) are susceptible to oak wilt, but different species may react differently to the fungus. Oak wilt is a vascular disease, and infects the whole tree, even if only one part is symptomatic. As the fungus spread through the tree, it blocks the transmission of nutrients to the canopy, causing the characteristic “wilt,” or dieback. Learn more about oak wilt prevention here.

Short answer: “yes.” Synthetic grass will eventually kill your tree. To understand why read our blog here.

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Tree Health Care

Photos documenting before and after tree health care plans were implemented.

STRESSED LIVE OAK | BEFORE

This live oak is showing signs of stress after construction was completed at the property. Photo of this tree was taken in November 2019 before a Stressed Tree Care Plan was implemented.

STRESSED LIVE OAK | AFTER

This photo was taken in August 2025 after 5 years of being on a Stressed Tree Care Plan.

CHLOROTIC RED OAK | BEFORE

Image of red oak suffering from chlorosis (deficiency in chlorophyll). Photo is from May 2025. Chlorophyll is an essential part of a tree’s nutrient-gathering process, it helps trees produce energy through photosynthesis. When a tree is chlorotic in North Texas it is a sign that there is an iron deficiency.

CHLOROTIC RED OAK | AFTER

This image of the same tree that had chlorosis is from April 2026 post intervention. Verdur injections were given at the root flare to bypass the roots so the iron can go directly into the vascular system to help bring back green pigmentation to the tree for photosynthesis. In addition the tree is on a tree health care plan receiving fertilization to improve overall health. We inject Verdur every 3 years with amazing results, extending the tree’s life significantly.  

Before photo of a stressed magnolia before intervention of a tree health care plan.
STRESSED MAGNOLIA | BEFORE

This magnolia tree is one of many that were in decline on a single property. This photo is from April 15, 2024 prior to the tree receiving a tree health care plan.

After photo of a stressed magnolia with great improvement after a tree health care plan was implemented.
STRESSED MAGNOLIA | AFTER

This after photo was taken June 27, 2024 of a magnolia tree after receiving multiple interventions to improve its health. In addition to a tree health care plan of a deep root fertilization with Biopack plus and Sea3 applied by our TDA licensed technician the owner also fixed the irrigation and cleared the root flare. The difference in health is beautiful.

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/cynda Wilson
22 hours ago
Good communication. On time. Fair pricing. Good job.
Aida Elisco
23 hours ago
The guys did a great job trimming both of my trees in the front yard.
David Cheatham
1 day ago
The arborist evaluated what needed to be trimmed on our huge live oak tree in the front yard plus some other trees in the back. The crew came out on time and got right to work. They did a tremendous job trimming things as I wanted. They completely cleaned up all the branches and debris. The crew was very friendly and professional. I highly recommend them.
Elydia Maanum
1 day ago
Did a great job on our trees. Cleaned the yard up after! Thank you
Bryan McGarry
1 day ago
From arborist consult to completion, these guys were great. I had a huge Red Oak trimmed and another smaller one removed. On time. Respectful of adjacent yards. Clean, safe, thorough.
Response from the owner:We take pride that our team provides tidy, and professional tree services to our customers. Our goal is to always leave our customers property looking naturally beautiful, and like we were never there. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We ❤️🌳 and happy customers!
Cindy Bowen
1 day ago
Used them for tree trimming. Great customer service and very reasonable price! Would recommend!
Response from the owner:Thanks so much for sharing your experience! We are so glad to hear that our customer service was great, and that our prices are reasonable. We look forward to assisting you again in the future. We ❤️🌳 and happy customers!
Harvey Coco
2 days ago
This outfit is by far the best. Great work. Excellent clean up. Fast service. I cannot say enough good things about them. I have been using them for years and I would not use anyone else
Response from the owner:Thanks so much for sharing your experience! This is exactly the service we strive to provide. We ❤️🌳 and happy customers!
Dustin Harris
3 days ago
We had a great experience with Texas Tree Surgeons and will definitely use them again. We have three very large Red Oak trees, and after having some sizable limbs fall, we knew it was time to have them professionally evaluated and trimmed. We received three quotes, and Texas Tree Surgeons was within about 8% of the lowest. They weren't the cheapest, but after talking with the team, we felt much more comfortable with their knowledge and approach, and that was easily worth the small difference in price. What impressed us most was that they didn't just look at the trees from the ground and start cutting. They evaluated which limbs actually needed to come down and considered the health and stability of the tree before making those decisions. They recommended leaving some branches that were healthy and weren't likely to create problems, while removing others where they found damage or rot. It felt like we were paying for knowledgeable tree care, not simply someone to cut branches. The actual work was just as impressive. They arrived with a well-organized crew, completed the job in about two hours, and hauled away everything they trimmed. Considering the size of the trees and limbs they were working with, we were impressed with how efficiently they handled the job and left everything cleaned up afterward. We are very happy with the results and would recommend Texas Tree Surgeons without hesitation, especially for anyone with large, mature trees where proper care really matters.
Response from the owner:We deeply appreciate you taking the time to leave a detailed review and experience with our team. Our ISA certified arborists enjoy taking the time in sharing their deep knowledge in tree care and advising whats best for you and your trees. Our goal is to always leave trees looking naturally beautiful and structurally strong. We are so glad you were satisfied with work that was done. We ❤️🌳 and happy customers!
Kyle Johnson
3 days ago
This company has helped me for the lat 8 years with a huge live oak on my property. They responded to an emergency with a red oak that was falling onto my house and helped clean that up. Nothing but exceptional service here, highly recommend if you are in the area
Response from the owner:Thanks so much for trusting us to care for your trees for the last 8 years. Being able to see and follow a tree over time gives us the opportunity to care for them best. We know how stressful emergency tree care can be, and we are so glad we were able to come promptly to assist. We appreciate your continued support, patronage, and review. We ❤️🌳 and happy customers.
William Boyer
3 days ago
If I could give them 6 Stars plus I would. On time with prior notification. Fast, efficient, safe, careful, professional and left everything clean! If you have simple to very complex tree work, these are the Professionals!!!!! Thank you TTS and great job!!!!!
Response from the owner:Wow, in the world of reviews, 6 stars, that's saying a lot. We are so proud to hear that we went above and beyond in providing excellent tree care services. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. We ❤️🌳 and happy customers!
Eric Nall
4 days ago
The estimator was very knowledgeable and kind, service was timely. They missed a little bit on one tree but remedied it fairly quickly.
Response from the owner:We are thrilled that you had a great experience! Our ISA Certified arborists are a trove of incredible knowledge while our crews implement the tree work with precision. We look forward to assisting you again in the future. We ❤️🌳 and happy customers!
brandy schaefer
4 days ago
Professional. My trees have never looked so amazing.
Response from the owner:Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We are so happy that you were completely satisfied with how your trees look. Our goal is to always leave trees looking naturally beautiful and structurally strong. We ❤️🌳 and happy customers!
P T
5 days ago
Very easy to work with. Emily came by and quickly assessed the issues, provided expertise, and a fair estimate. Work was scheduled promptly and completed quickly without issues. They left everything cleaned up. Have been using Texas Tree Surgeons for many years now.
Response from the owner:Thanks so much for trusting us to care for your trees. Being able to see and follow a tree over time gives us the opportunity to care for them best. We appreciate your continued support, patronage, and review. We ❤️🌳 and happy customers.
Melody Rainwater
5 days ago
They did a fantastic job, from coming to the house and assessing our trees to their very fast work the day of the service.
Response from the owner:Offering professional services at a reasonable price is what we strive for! We ❤️🌳 and happy customers!
Peggy Kwoka
5 days ago
I can’t speak highly enough about this company. They are knowledgeable about what different types of trees need and how to keep them healthy. They left our yard neatly cleaned up. Equally important, they are friendly and value their customers’ input.
Response from the owner:We are thrilled that you had a great experience. Our ISA certified arborists enjoy taking the time in sharing their deep knowledge in tree care and advising whats best for you and your trees. This way you can make an informed choice. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We ❤️🌳 and happy customers!
Dai Chu
6 days ago
The Texas Tree Surgeons team is exceptional!!! Sage I come out a couple of months ago to assess our tree health And everything that she had recommended work to perfection. I had overwatered a tree during the summer drought and the tree died. The team came out and planted a new massive 65 gallon tree and it has brought life back to our backyard! We look forward to having more trees planted with you all in the future!!!
Response from the owner:Nothing makes us happier than planting more trees. Our urban forest needs it! We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience with Sage and that we were able to bring some beauty and life back to your yard with a new tree. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We ❤️🌳 and happy customers!
Jeffrey Rossmann
1 week ago
I have used Andy and the Tree Surgeons for several years. They are efficient, professional and maintain competitive pricing. I am always happy with their service, clean-up and results. I highly recommend them.
Response from the owner:Thanks so much for trusting us to care for your trees. Being able to see and follow a tree over time gives us the opportunity to care for them best. We appreciate your continued support, patronage, and review. We ❤️🌳 and happy customers.
Michael Shaw
1 week ago
The team did another great job on our two Shumard Red Oak trees. Emily is a great arborist and answered all my questions.
Response from the owner:Michael, thanks so much for letting us care for your trees! Being able to see and follow a tree over time gives us the opportunity to care for them best. We appreciate your continued support, patronage, and review. We ❤️🌳 and happy customers!
Billy Ketner
1 week ago
The crew came onsite and did a good job on both trees and hauled off all removed limbs.
Response from the owner:Thanks so much for sharing your experience! This is exactly the service we strive to provide. We ❤️🌳 and happy customers!
Alex Bell
1 week ago
Expert tree service and care. They communicate promptly and provide you with options and recommendations.
Response from the owner:Thanks so much for sharing your experience! This is exactly the service we strive to provide. We ❤️🌳 and happy customers!
Jim Drayer
1 week ago
Excellent, professional job of trimming my 2 live oaks and 1 red oak! Steve and the crew were very attentive to the specific limbs to be removed and how much the canopy should be raised. It came out beautifully! And at the end of the day everything was cleaned up like they were never there. Great job!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words. We take pride that our team provides tidy, and professional tree services to our customers. Our goal is to always leave our customers property looking naturally beautiful, and like we were never there. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We ❤️🌳 and happy customers!
Nancy Black
1 week ago
Truly quality work w/experienced and knowledgeable employees. These folks are reliable and professional — you can always depend on them for doing a great job.
Response from the owner:Being dependable is what separates us from other tree care companies. Our ISA certified arborists enjoy taking the time in sharing their deep knowledge in tree care and advising whats best for you and your trees. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We ❤️🌳 and happy customers!
Drew Davenport
1 week ago
Excellent tree care. Efficient and effective, with fair pricing.
Response from the owner:Offering professional services at a reasonable price is what we strive for! We ❤️🌳 and happy customers!
Steve Hughes
1 week ago
They are very responsive and did an exceptional job. I highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback!. We ❤️🌳 and happy customers!
Rani Freeman
2 weeks ago
Texas Tree Surgeons did a fabulous job trimming our live oak tree. Kelly, the arborist was very thorough and knowledgeable. the tree trimming team was very efficient and super kind! We were so impressed with the way they treated us and each other. The cost was super fair! I highly recommend this company!
Response from the owner:We are thrilled that you had a great experience with Kelley and our entire crew. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We ❤️🌳 and happy customers!
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