Professional Wichita Tree Preservation

Arbor Masters Tree Preservation

Trees are sturdy and durable, but even they need some TLC to remain vigorous and healthy. With Arbor Masters’ tree preservation services, we can help ailing trees recover from damage and hopefully avoid removal. Our tree preservation services for Wichita residents include: 

Air Spading

Our air spade can break up compacted soil while avoiding damaging roots. The tool shoots compressed air into the soil to reduce compaction. 

Ground crew of Arbor Masters, air spading an oak tree on a private residence
Preconstruction Root System Protection

Take preventative measures to protect tree roots during construction projects by marking off the space where a tree’s roots have expanded to.

Arbor Masters tree crew digging a small trench around a tree for protection before a construction will be done
Root Flare Excavation

A tree’s root flare (the portion where the trunk meets the roots) should always remain uncovered. We can carefully remove soil or mulch to excavate the root flare. 

Tree crew for tree preservation excavating root flares of a young tree on a residential garden
Root Pruning

Root pruning can remove girdling roots and attempt to help a tree recover. Girdling roots restrict the transportation of nutrients from the roots to the canopy and vice versa. 

Root pruning done by the Arbor Masters team to an oak tree in Marion, IA.

Why Tree Preservation Matters

Tree preservation has numerous benefits for your trees, as well as for you and your property. Some of the benefits of tree preservation and keeping your trees healthy include:

  • Adding curb appeal

  • Saving a tree from needing to be removed

  • Lowering cooling costs in the summer

  • Making your trees healthier

  • Making your trees more aesthetically pleasing

  • Increasing property value

  • Reducing air pollution

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Took Precautions to Not Damage My Yard

“Arbor Masters was professional and took precautions to not damage my yard with equipment. After they were done, the yard showed no visible sign of the equipment having been there. I would hire Arbor Masters for any tree work that needs to be done.”

Kevin Pullum

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Our Tree Preservation Process

While the exact plan and treatment may vary when you hire us for tree preservation, the basic process looks exactly the same each time we take on a tree preservation job. Our basic process looks like this:

  • 1

    Initial Assessment

    One of our arborists will examine your trees and figure out what tree preservation technique would benefit them.

  • 2

    Provide Quote

    Once we know what we need to do and the scope of the project, we’ll provide you with an electronic quote. 

  • 3

    Develop Plan

    When you accept the quote, we’ll schedule you for your service and work on developing a plan to save your tree. 

  • 4

    Professional Service

    When we arrive, our team will immediately get to work and perform the agreed-upon service from air spading to root pruning. 

  • 5

    Follow-Up Care

    We’ll advise you on follow-up care your tree may need in the coming seasons and schedule you for it after we finish. 

The Arbor Masters Difference

So many tree service companies offer so much that it’s hard to know who to trust. When you work with Arbor Masters, you get a level of professionalism and expertise you can’t find anywhere else in the Wichita area. Some of the factors that set us apart include:

  • ISA Certified Arborists: Our ISA Certified Arborists are tree experts who can provide expert recommendations and care to your trees, thanks to their training. 

  • TCIA Accreditation: The Tree Care Industry Association has awarded us accreditation for following the best practices for trees and our customers. 

  • Attention to Detail: We always go the extra mile to ensure we do everything we can for your trees and to avoid leaving any mess once we’re done working. 

Tree crew of Arbor Masters clearing girdling roots of a tree on a property
An arborist from arbormasters doing root flare excavation.

Symptoms Your Tree Needs Expert Help

Homeowners should regularly inspect their trees for any signs of stress or disease. While different problems with a tree may manifest in different ways, there are some typical signs that point to a tree that is struggling and in need of help. Some common signs include:

  • Stunted growth

  • Wilting leaves

  • Roots growing around the trunk

  • Yellowing leaves

  • Exposed or damaged roots

  • Early leaf drop

  • Premature fall color

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Tree Preservation FAQs

Girdling roots circle a tree’s trunk and constrict it. These roots prevent the tree from transporting nutrients from the roots to the canopy and vice versa. Girdling roots may occur when a tree is in compacted soil. 

Root pruning may be able to save your trees from girdling roots, but there are no guarantees. The same roots that are strangling your tree are the ones responsible for providing nutrients and anchoring a tree. Pruning them may save a tree, but it may also remove a primary source of nutrition for your tree. In these instances, a tree will be unstable and unable to secure necessary nutrients, necessitating removal. 

Soil naturally has pores where air and water are stored. Roots can quickly expand in regular soil in search of additional nutrients and water. Compacted soil reduces these pores and prevents the roots from developing. 

Construction often involves heavy equipment and plenty of foot traffic that can quickly compact soil and harm your trees. A tree’s roots spread out much farther than you think, and digging during construction may sever the roots and leave a tree struggling to get the nutrients it needs to survive. 

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Fantastic to Work With

“I have always had a great experience with Arbor Masters. Timely and quality service. Seth, Kaleb, and crew are fantastic to work with.”

Geoff Robinson

Our Recent Articles

Did you know we publish monthly articles detailing many aspects of tree care in the greater Wichita area? If you have questions about caring for your trees, you may be able to find the answer there. Find our most recent articles below or to see all our articles, visit our tree care blog.

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Fall season in MO.

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WIthering tree on a winter day.

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