Bartlett`s Root Invigoration Program

ROOT
INVIGORATION
PROGRAM
BARTLETT’S ROOT
INVIGORATION PROGRAM
Bartlett Research Laboratories’ Root Invigoration™ program
for soil revitalization reduces soil compaction and incorporates
organic matter and nutrients to promote root growth. This
program has been very effective in:
Maintaining healthy trees
Reversing tree decline
Reducing transplant shock in large trees
Bartlett Root Invigoration is such a breakthrough it has received
a patent from the U.S. government.
Root Invigoration is the best method to incorporate Bartlett
Premium Landscape Biochar into the soil. This unique product
sequesters carbon, improving soil and increasing plant growth.
Combined products and treatments yield the best results.
“ Bartlett’s Root Invigoration
program is a combination of
analysis and treatment that is
unique to your landscape.”
— Dr. E. Thomas Smiley
Soil Scientist, Bartlett Tree Experts Research Labs
BARTLETT PREMIUM
LANDSCAPE BIOCHAR
Enhances soil fertility while reducing nutrient leaching
and ground water contamination
Increases soil microbial activity
Increases water retention
Stimulates plant growth
Reduces disease and insect susceptibility
HOW ROOT INVIGORATION WORKS
SITE EVALUATION, PLANT EVALUATION, SOIL SAMPLING
Healthy mature trees, declining trees and large new transplants
are evaluated for vitality. A soil sample is collected to determine
existing nutrients, pH/organic matter and soil penetrability
or density.
SOIL CONDITIONING
A supersonic air tool is used to cultivate the soil to a depth of
6–8 inches (15-20cm). This eliminates soil compaction without
damaging roots.
SOIL TREATMENT
Organic matter and Biochar are added to the soil to improve
its health and quality and to prevent re-compaction. A fertilizer
meeting your specific soil and tree needs is applied. These
components are then incorporated into the soil using high
pressure air.
MULCHING
Figure 1
Basic Root Invigoration
Figure 2
Complete Root Invigoration
Trunk
Trunk
Mulch is applied after the treatment. This protects the soil from
compaction and water loss. Over the long term, mulch breaks
down and provides organic matter to the soil and nutrients to
the tree. Mulch should be maintained at a depth of 2–4 inches
(5–10 cm).
ROOT DISEASES
If root disease is observed when roots are exposed, or is
suspected for other reasons, treatments will be recommended.
Dripline
Dripline
Area of
Soil Conditioning
WHAT YOU WILL SEE
Typically, the next flush of growth will be denser and more
vibrant in color. This increase in leaf health and density will
relate to future root growth and continued improvement in
overall tree health.
WHAT ARE THE RESULTS?
After Root Invigoration, water will absorb more rapidly into
treated soil and the plant will have a much denser and
vibrant crown.
Our recommendations may include advice about care for the root
system, dead branch removal, borer treatments and tree risk
assessments. Our treatment recommendations vary with each
unique situation.
THE VALUE OF MAINTENANCE
Preventive care is always best. It’s easier to keep a healthy
tree healthy than to treat a tree in decline. Losing a plant
should be considered as a loss of shade, privacy, noise
reduction, balance and beauty to your property. While trees and
shrubs can be replaced, it can take years for them to realize
their full potential in the landscape.
Your Bartlett Arborist Representative recommends proactive
tree and shrub care as the most cost-effective method of
landscape management and it gives you the best results.
Root Invigoration Treatment
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