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Soil & Root Health

Air Spading

Definition

Air spading is the use of high-velocity compressed air to safely excavate around tree roots without damaging them. It is the standard tool for root flare exposure, root collar examinations, and soil decompaction.

In Central Texas

Tree Scouts performs air spading in Central Texas to safely expose buried root flares, identify girdling roots, and decompact clay-heavy soils.

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