Preservation, Maintenance, Installation
Maintenance
Canopy Reduction – Pruning to decrease height and/or spread of a branch or crown.
Crown Cleaning/Deadwood Removal – Removal of watersprouts and dead, dying, diseased, crossing, and hazardous branches from a tree.
Crown Raising/Building Clearance – Removal of lower limbs from a tree to provide clearance.
Crown Thinning – Selective removal of unwanted branches and limbs to provide light or air penetration through the tree or to lighten the weight of the remaining branches.
Vista Pruning – Selective pruning to allow a view from a predetermined point.
Structural Pruning – Pruning to establish strong branches.
GTP also prunes woody perennials. Examples: Azalea, Rhododendron, etc.
Plant Health Care – A holistic and comprehensive program to manage the health, structure, and appearance of plants in the landscape.
Consultation – Trees are assessed for 56 variables to
determine health, structure, and site conditions.
Insect and Disease Assessment and Control –
Comprehensive analysis to determine correct pathogen
and pair with scientifc and natural, if possible,
mitigation plan.
Monitoring and Prevention – Monitoring and
maintaining an acceptable level of insect activity.
Accurately determine what type disease and
what implications of disease on the structure and
vitality of the tree.
Soil Management – Comprehensive program which
incorporates the following list to create, establish,
and/or maintain favorable condition for root growth,
nutrient absorption, and tree stability.
Soil Amendments/Organic Soil Ecosystem Decompaction – Typically the use of an airspade Mulch Installation – Mulch and organic compost
Soil Analysis – Analysis of soil to determine pH,
mineral composition, structure, and other
characteristics. This sample is then sent to the
University of Georgia for scientific analysis.
Restoration – Organic material added to soil to
improve its physical or chemical properties.
Compaction Analysis – Compaction is the
compression of soil resulting in the loss of total pore
space, especially macropores. Measuring the
compaction with a penetrometer and visual inspection
determine necessary procedures, if any, to increase
aeration of the soil and decrease resistance for roots
to grow.
vastly increases available penetrable root area.
Fertilization – Substance(s) added to a plant,
tree, or the surrounding soil to supplement the
supply of essential elements.
installation helps re-establish natural structure,
while also amending nutrient deficiencies.
Root Flare Excavation – Performed during time of inspection to evaluate root flare for fractures, fungus, and to analyze primary rooting attachments.
Diseased/Decayed Tree Removal
