How to stop Tree Rot before it Starts

Do you have a tree in your yard? If so, listen up because this could save your trees life. Root rot is one of the most common dangers to trees. Root rot happens when the roots are soaked with too much water for too long, leading them to decay. Root rot can either be treated or prevented depending on how far along it has gotten before treatment begins.

Root Rot Prevention

First, let's learn about prevention of root rot. This starts with drainage systems that aren't working properly and cause water to surround the roots of the tree for extended periods of time. There are several ways to improve this problem:

• Make sure water flows away from where you have trees growing. If there are no drains near them, install some that go down at least 6 inches below ground level so they won't get clogged with grass trimmings and other debris.

• The correct slope of the soil around your trees should be 1/4 inch per foot or 2 inches over 12 feet.

• Install underground drainage systems to get rid of excess water. These are relatively affordable and easy to install. Root rot is far less likely with these drains installed which makes it worth your time and money.

Tree Root Rot Treatment

When symptoms of root rot first start appearing on the trunk of the tree (brown streaks, small holes), remove as much as rotted material as you can using a knife or chisel then flush out any remaining organisms before sealing up those holes with cement-like substances that set hard when applied. Root damage from root rot is extensive and should completely fill in the damaged area like new bark would cover it naturally. Root rot spreads quickly and should be treated as soon as it's detected for best results.

If root rot has already begun, treatment needs to happen fast before the roots die completely. Treating root rot can be done in one of two ways: removing all soil surrounding the roots or cutting into the trunk itself and draining out blackened areas then filling up that area with cement-like substances that set hard when applied, making them waterproof so they don't absorb water anymore. If neither is an option for you or your budget, the next-best solution is to inject a chemical called phosphonate into the roots to kill off any remaining organisms. Root rot treatment can be expensive but it works quickly and will save your tree's life if done correctly.

Root rot is incredibly destructive and easily spreads through roots quickly if left untreated which makes treatment highly recommended if you're not to lose your trees due to this disease. Root rot treatment is the last chance to save the tree so act quickly before it's too late!

If you find you have a problem with root rot on your trees, contact an arborist for more information about how they can help prevent this from happening again next time by removing diseased parts of the tree or treating them with chemicals that kill off any remaining organisms at a lower cost than excavation would be.