What else we provide?
Grapple Truck Service
Wichita Tree Service offers 80-yard grapple truck rentals for efficient cleanup of tree debris and other materials. Whether you’re a city government cleaning up after a storm, a tree service managing a large-scale project, or a homeowner tackling a major tree removal, our trucks are ready to help.
For even larger jobs, our grapple trucks can tow an 80-100 yard trailer, creating a combined hauling capacity of up to 180 yards—perfect for big cleanups that need to get done fast.
We also operate our own green waste recycling center in Wichita, where we responsibly dispose of debris and transform it into firewood, lumber, and wood chips. This keeps waste out of landfills and supports sustainable land management.
Plant Health Care
Plant Health Care in Wichita, KS
Wichita Tree Service provides professional plant health care in Wichita, KS and surrounding communities. Our certified arborists diagnose tree health problems, treat insect and disease issues, improve soil conditions, and help property owners protect valuable trees before removal becomes the only option.
Plant health care is different from basic tree trimming or tree removal. Instead of only reacting after a tree becomes unsafe, our goal is to identify problems early and create a treatment plan that supports long-term tree health.
Tree Diagnosis by Certified Arborists
Tree problems can come from insects, disease, poor soil, drought stress, construction damage, girdling roots, improper planting, compacted soil, drainage problems, or root decay. Because many symptoms look similar, proper diagnosis matters.
Our certified arborists inspect the tree, the trunk, the canopy, the root flare, the soil, and the surrounding site conditions. After that, we explain what we find and recommend a practical treatment plan when the tree has a reasonable chance of recovery.
Tree Injections and Pest Treatments
Wichita Tree Service offers tree injections for certain insects and diseases. Tree injections can place treatment directly into the tree, which may reduce drift and help target specific problems.
We commonly use trunk injections for high-value trees, ash trees, and trees affected by certain boring insects or disease concerns. For example, TREE-äge injections can help protect ash trees from emerald ash borer and other damaging pests when treatment makes sense.
Deep Root Feeding and Soil Injections
Healthy roots need good soil conditions. However, many trees in Wichita grow in compacted clay soil, poor drainage areas, construction-disturbed sites, or lawns where nutrients may be limited.
Deep root feeding and soil injections can help improve root-zone conditions. These treatments may support stressed trees by adding nutrients, improving soil biology, and encouraging better root activity. In many cases, soil care works best as part of a larger plan that also includes proper watering, mulching, pruning, and monitoring.
Ash Tree Treatment in Wichita, KS
Ash trees can be valuable shade trees, but they face serious insect threats. Wichita Tree Service provides ash tree evaluation and treatment options, including TREE-äge injections when appropriate.
Not every ash tree should be treated. Some trees are too far gone, structurally unsafe, or declining beyond a reasonable chance of recovery. Because of this, our arborists look at canopy condition, trunk health, structure, location, and long-term value before recommending treatment.
Tree Disease, Fungus, and Root Problems
Tree diseases and root problems can be difficult to diagnose without experience. Fungal growth, canopy decline, dead branches, early leaf drop, thinning foliage, cracks, and decay can all point to different issues.
Some problems can be managed with pruning, soil care, watering changes, or plant health care treatments. However, other problems, such as advanced decay or severe root disease, may create a safety concern. When a tree cannot be reasonably saved, we will explain the risk and discuss removal options.
Why Choose Wichita Tree Service for Plant Health Care?
Wichita Tree Service is owned by Robert Phillips, an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist. Our team includes four certified arborists, including one Board Certified Master Arborist and three ISA Certified Arborists.
That matters because plant health care requires more than spraying or fertilizing. A good treatment plan starts with understanding tree biology, species, site conditions, pests, diseases, soil, structure, and risk. Our goal is to recommend the right service, not just sell a treatment.
Plant Health Care Services We Offer
Wichita Tree Service provides several plant health care services, including:
- Certified arborist tree inspections
- Tree disease diagnosis
- Tree pest diagnosis
- Tree injections
- TREE-äge ash tree injections
- Deep root feeding
- Soil injections
- Root-zone care
- Chlorosis and nutrient deficiency support
- Borer, scale, aphid, and pest treatment options
- Tree health monitoring
- Pruning recommendations for stressed trees
Plant Health Care FAQs
What is plant health care?
Plant health care is a proactive approach to tree care. It focuses on diagnosing problems, improving growing conditions, treating insects and diseases, and helping trees stay healthier over time.
Can a declining tree be saved?
Sometimes. The answer depends on the species, condition, structure, root health, site conditions, and cause of decline. Our arborists can inspect the tree and explain whether treatment is realistic.
Do you treat ash trees?
Yes. Wichita Tree Service provides ash tree evaluation and treatment options, including TREE-äge injections when treatment is appropriate.
What is deep root feeding?
Deep root feeding is a soil-based treatment that places nutrients into the root zone. It can help support stressed trees, especially when soil conditions are poor or compacted.
Do tree injections work?
Tree injections can be effective for certain pests and diseases when the tree is still healthy enough to respond. They work best when an arborist correctly diagnoses the problem and selects the right treatment.
When should I call an arborist?
Call an arborist if you notice dead branches, thinning leaves, early leaf drop, trunk damage, fungal growth, insect activity, cracks, root problems, or sudden decline. Early diagnosis often gives the tree more options.
Call Wichita Tree Service for Plant Health Care in Wichita, KS
Concerned about a declining tree? Call Wichita Tree Service at 316-616-8321 for professional plant health care in Wichita, KS and surrounding communities. Our certified arborists can inspect your tree, explain the problem, and recommend a treatment plan when the tree can reasonably be preserved.
Disaster Relief
Wichita Tree Service offers debris clean up for municipalities, and power companies with vegetation management services.
Demolition
We offer demolition services to commercial and residential customers to remove old buildings or junk with our large capacity 80 yard grapple trucks.
About Us
You found us by searching for “tree service in Wichita, KS,” and you’ve come to the right place. Before you give Griselda or Claudia a call to schedule a free estimate, take a moment to learn a little about me and my company.
My name is Robert Phillips, the proud owner of Wichita Tree Service. I established this business back in 2012 when I was a financially struggling college student right here in Wichita. Offering tree removal, stump grinding, tree pruning, and trimming services to the local area, I created this website, which quickly gained traction. Before I knew it, Wichita Tree Service was born almost overnight. I enlisted the help of some friends, acquired a small stump grinder from the Home Depot rental department, and got to work cutting trees.
At that time, my only equipment consisted of a beat-up F-150 truck I purchased from a salvage auction and a boat trailer I found at a garage sale. After fixing up the truck and adding some boards to the boat trailer, my journey began. Facing considerable competition in town, I knew I needed to differentiate myself. From then on, I made a firm decision to do things differently—to do things the right way. No cutting corners, no spiking trees, topping, or lions tailing trees. I adhered to all A.N.S.I. and I.S.A. standards, obtained the necessary insurance, and ensured we wore proper personal protective equipment. The plan was simple: to maintain a higher level of professionalism than our competitors and hope that people would take notice.
I modeled my business after larger tree services that prioritized ethical practices, believing it to be the key to their success. I dedicated myself to educating both my customers and myself about the detrimental effects of topping, spiking, and lion tailing trees. I focused on becoming a certified arborist, immersing myself in books, audiobooks, and extensive research to expand my knowledge. Eventually, I took the arborist exam and passed it on my first attempt.
Today, I can proudly say that my plan worked. Through countless weeks of working over 100 hours, through the literal blood, sweat, and tears shed by me and my team, we achieved continuous growth of 100% year after year. I hired more employees and invested in new equipment. Now, we stand as the largest tree service provider in Wichita, leading in terms of the number of employees, equipment inventory, and annual revenue. I am now Wichitas only Board Certified Master Arborist. Our goal is to have more arborists and master arborists than any company in kansas in the coming years.
Throughout this journey, I have gained invaluable knowledge and experiences. Initially, I believed that simply doing things the right way was the key to success, but I soon realized that it requires unwavering dedication and hard work. Most importantly, it necessitates the support of people who believe in you and what you do. Our company wouldn’t be where it is today without the incredible individuals who have helped us along the way—our loyal early customers who kept returning, investing their hard-earned money because they believed in us, as well as the employees and friends who have supported us throughout. I am forever grateful to all of them.
-Robert Phillips
(ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, Kansas Certified Arborist, TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional, Tree Risk assessment Qualified)
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