What Exactly Is Plant Health Care?
Plant Health Care (PHC) is a proactive, long-term approach to tree and shrub maintenance. It’s about more than just reacting to problems—PHC focuses on preventing them by supporting overall plant vitality.
At Northeastern Tree Service, our plant health care programs are customized to the specific trees, soil conditions, and environmental pressures in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
Why PHC Is Critical for Your Landscape
Even healthy-looking trees may be under stress from:
- Soil compaction
- Root damage
- Insect infestations
- Fungal or bacterial infections
- Drought or flooding
- Nutrient imbalances
Without early detection, these issues can spiral into major safety hazards or expensive removals. PHC catches problems before they escalate.
What’s Included in a PHC Program?
A typical program from Northeastern Tree Service may include:
- Regular tree inspections by ISA Certified Arborists
- Soil testing and nutrient amendments
- Pest and disease monitoring
- Fertilization or root-zone treatments
- Growth regulators (when appropriate)
- Recommendations for pruning or cabling if structural risks are identified
We also collaborate with our tree pruning and cabling and bracing teams to ensure every aspect of care is connected.
Who Should Consider PHC?
PHC is a smart investment for:
- Homeowners with mature or high-value trees
- Commercial properties with landscaping assets
- Municipal or utility teams responsible for tree-lined roads or campuses
- Anyone planting new trees and wanting to give them the best start
It’s also an excellent follow-up to services like tree moving or planting, removal, or stump grinding.
Benefits of Proactive Tree Care
- Extend the lifespan of your trees
- Prevent unexpected storm damage
- Save money by reducing emergency work
- Improve curb appeal and property value
- Reduce liability on commercial sites
Need help after a storm? We also offer emergency tree service and can fold those events into your ongoing PHC plan.
Get Started with Northeastern Tree Service
Whether you’re managing a single tree or an entire landscape, our team can build a PHC program tailored to your needs. With decades of experience in New England’s climate, our arborists know how to keep trees healthy year-round.
Serving Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut
Contact us today to schedule a tree health evaluation or learn more about long-term care plans.
