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“For over 14 years, I have entrusted the care of my trees, plants and orchard to SavATree. Their highly qualified arborists have exacting standards and understand how to maintain the health and form of the various species of trees on my property. I admire the artistic skill that goes into the pruning and love the colorful blossoms, fruits and foliage that flourish as a result of their impeccable care.”
Martha Stewart
Katonah, NY
“Let me say that Vassar's association with SavATree has been very positive and we are achieving great success in managing our campus trees in terms of safety and aesthetics. And our insurance carrier is quite pleased with this effort. Vassar is pleased with SavATree and the work being performed on campus.”
Jeffrey C. Horst, Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
“Your tree crew (a father and two sons) just finished removing two trees, and pruning another on my property. They were extremely neat and professional, making sure that everything was they way they found it. I could not be more satisfied. I definitely plan on using your company for any future tree work on my property, and will also heartily recommend you to anyone I know needing your services.”
J. Andersen
Danbury, CT
“Efficient, high quality, professional competence — all at a competitive sum. At first [Alison] Pottage won me over by her solid knowledge as an arborist, then the crew did their job to her specifications on our 60 to 70 foot oaks within a remarkable period of time -- and left the grounds quite clean.”
Bob Busser
Philadelphia, PA
Click here to read all testimonials“You take on a job, call it a problem, gigantic or small, and you go to it. True Professionals. I am at peace for having found SavATree. Sometimes bills are paid grudgingly. I pay with respect to a company whose pride lives up to its logo. It’s love of what you do and I thank you.”
Sam Fink
Great Neck, NY
How Nitrogen Supports Plant Growth
Nitrogen is considered the most important component for supporting plant growth. While nitrogen is a natural element, plants cannot absorb it in this natural form. The nitrogen in the environment is synthesized into fertilizers which are readily available to plants. A proper application of balanced fertilizer promotes a thick, green and sustainable lawn.
Too much nitrogen however, can cause stability issues, leaching nutrients and over-stimulating top growth. Such fertilizers generally use a “quick release” formulation that allow for fast greening, but provide for no long term health. Nourishing your lawn strictly from fertilizers like this sends the lawn into a high-stress “starvation cycle.” It would be like eating candy for every meal – probably not the best choice for your lawn! Unfortunately, many commercially sold fertilizers contain too little slow release nitrogen, if any, or are applied in too large a quantity. The best result for your lawn and the environment are achieved by applying the correct type of nitrogen, in the proper amount, at optimal times throughout the year.
As stewards of the environment, SavaLawn provides treatments that are sustainable and agronomically effective by not wasting or over-using nitrogen in fertilizer treatments. Our balanced blends provide the best high performance diet for you lawn throughout the seasons. SavaLawn applications consist primarily of organically blended slow-release nitrogen fertilizers to promote a healthy, uniform and lasting lawn. Though slow-release nitrogen is slightly more expensive than other less-effective treatments, it will inevitably lead to a better performing lawn due to its controlled release method. Some soluble (quick release) nitrogen is necessary during cooler months and for immediate plant nutrition.
Proper fertilization, especially in the fall, affects how well the lawn will perform the following year by increasing vigor and reducing stress. Nitrogen is used as part of a balanced fertilizer to develop roots and store essential nutrients to be used by the plant over the winter months leading to early “green-up” in the spring. This is also an economical choice because you will enter a new season with a stronger lawn, reducing the likelihood of weed, insect and disease treatments. Nitrogen is the main nutrient and regulator of plant growth – it supplements and promotes all of a plant’s growth processes. A slow-release nitrogen fertilizer eliminates sporadic growth surges and reduces runoff because less fertilizer is used. It is important to enlist the help of a certified arborist/lawn consultant to diagnose your property’s fertility needs and develop a custom program that will give you the results you desire.
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