SPRINGTIME IS HERE & IT’S TIME TO BOOST YOUR TREES WITH THESE NUTRIENTS
Spring is an important time of year for the trees on your property; during this time, your trees will be emerging from dormancy after surviving another harsh winter season here in Missouri. A great way to help your trees green up beautifully this spring is to replenish their supply of vital nutrients, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Nitrogen enhances the green color of your trees and is a key component of photosynthesis. Phosphorus promotes the growth of your trees and the development of strong root systems. Potassium helps your trees to utilize water and resist drought and other environmental stressors.
Nitrogen plays a huge role in the photosynthesis of your trees.
Nitrogen is an extremely important nutrient that is necessary for the growth of your trees; this is because nitrogen plays a huge role in photosynthesis. During the process of photosynthesis, your trees use the energy they gather from sunlight to transform carbon dioxide and water into starches and sugars for the trees to feed on. Nitrogen makes the energy gathered from sunlight readily accessible to the cells in your trees so that they can transform it into food. Without the correct amount of nitrogen, your trees wouldn't be able to properly photosynthesize and their growth would be severely stunted. Nitrogen is also part of the chlorophyll molecule, which means it is responsible for making your trees the vibrant shade of green that you like them to be. If your trees are deficient in nitrogen, you may notice that their leaves are turning yellow or even falling off.
Phosphorus encourages your trees to grow strong root systems.
Phosphorus is an essential nutrient that is mainly responsible for the growth of strong, healthy root systems for your trees. This nutrient encourages your trees to grow a dense collection of new roots while it also strengthens their existing roots. A strong root system is crucial because it is the foundation of a healthy tree; without dense, healthy roots, your trees won't be able to properly absorb water and other vital nutrients from your soil. Phosphorus is also essential for rapid cell division, which stimulates the growth of new plant tissue and helps your trees to grow big and beautiful. Some signs of phosphorus deficiency include stunted growth and reddish-purple discoloration on the leaves of your trees.
Fertilizing your trees throughout the year is a great way to replenish these essential nutrients.
Potassium helps your trees to utilize water and resist environmental stressors.
The main purpose of potassium is to help your trees utilize water. Similar to how nitrogen makes the energy from sunlight more accessible to the cells of your trees, potassium does the same thing but with water. If your trees are provided with the correct amount of potassium, their cells can readily access the water that the tree absorbs and make it useful to the tree. Because of this, potassium also helps to make your trees more resistant to drought and other environmental stressors, such as heat stress and diseases. If your trees are deficient in potassium, you may notice that their leaves appear brown and burnt and are curling at the edges.
Give us a call to sign up for our tree fertilization service today!
Providing your trees with vital nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium is a crucial part of keeping them strong and healthy. Our team here at Sam's Turf Care offers a tree fertilization service that will help your trees green up beautifully this spring and keep them nourished throughout the rest of the year. For the last 36+ years, we have provided this service for the homes and businesses in Independence, Gladstone, North Kansas City, and surrounding cities in Missouri. Give us a call at (816) 886-1121 to sign up for our tree fertilization service today!
