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Biostimulants: The Multivitamins Your Trees and Shrubs Need

Resources: Tree Maintenance

tree sapling in hand needing biostimulant plant growth supplement

What comes to your mind when you think of the word “multivitamin”? Do you wonder if it works? What benefits it has? If it’s good for you?

Biostimulants are like multivitamins for plants, but with guaranteed results. They leave your landscape flourishing, both internally and aesthetically. In fact, our Certified Arborists like to say, if you can only apply one thing to your trees and shrubs, it should be biostimulants. (This is especially true if your trees or shrubs are freshly trimmed!)

Why do they say this? Continue reading to find out.


What is a Biostimulant?

Biostimulants can be thought of as all-natural plant growth supplements. Just like multivitamins, they are designed to support immune systems and foster development. Altogether, this paves a way to optimal health.

Here’s how:

  • Biostimulants stimulate root growth. Nutrients become readily accessible which is especially valuable for areas with heavily compacted soil (such as your landscape).
  • Biostimulants improve your plants’ ability to fight off environmental stressors. This reduces the likelihood of disease or infestation that may be caused by extreme stressors.
  • Biostimulants provide better recovery from disease and insect damage. Plants become more adept at fighting off the disease or infestation before it gets worse.
  • Biostimulants are cost-effective. They efficiently save you cost and time you would otherwise waste on extra water and fertilizer treatments. 

Biostimulant vs Fertilizer: What’s the difference?

As biostimulants and fertilizers both nourish plant growth, it’s easy to wonder what the difference is between the two treatments.

Below are a few key differences.

FertilizerBiostimulant
Improves tolerance against a range of stressors (depending on type of fertilizer)Improves tolerance against extreme weather
Introduces nutrients to soilUses and enhances nutrients already in soil
Synthetic-basedOrganic form
Introduces chemicals that damage soil compositionDoes not introduce chemicals; instead, provides a workaround for soil compaction
Works faster, but by sacrificing natural soil structureWorks slower as it follows natural processes without altering soil structure

Our Favorite Part? They’re Organic!

As a reminder, biostimulants are entirely organic. While they do no harm, they do a whole lot of good.

Biostimulants contain a natural blend of:

  • Sugars
  • Bacteria
  • Humic acid
  • Sea kelp extract
  • Fungi

These nutrients are injected into the Critical Root Zone (CRZ) to stimulate plant growth. Like a straw, roots naturally absorb the nutrients through the soil, feeding and nourishing the tree or shrub through its development. The treatment enables urban landscapes to bypass challenges they would otherwise have to face from having heavily compacted soil.

>>> ICYMI: Soil compaction is the biggest silent killer in your yard.


When Should Biostimulants Be Applied?

When is a good time to have biostimulants applied? Right now.

While it’s easy to mistake winter as merely being dormant season, there is a key component to remember: below ground, roots are still growing and absorbing nutrients. They’re constantly working to thrive in the upcoming season.

But guess what? You can help them through the process!

We recommend biostimulant applications twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring. By starting biostimulant treatment now, you can soon watch your landscape flourish.

older tree with biostimulant healthy plant growth stimulant

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March 29, 2022.
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Very professional review of our requirements and an accurate estimate. Showed up on time and were finished quickly. Cleaned up all of the debris and sawdust. Great job all around.
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March 8, 2022.
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February 23, 2022.
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We have been using RTEC for years and were very pleased with the recent tree maintenance work they did for us. As always, we got good advice from their arborist Ben,. The crew that did the work is highly skilled, and they did a great job trimming our trees. They worked safely and efficiently, in addition to leaving the yard clean after they finished the work.
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Susan Crawford
January 26, 2022.
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RTEC was at my house today to removed a large Magnolia that was badly damaged by the recent snow. They did a fantastic job at a very reasonable price. They arrived right on time, worked efficiently and quickly and cleaned up so well it was hard to tell anything have been disturbed. Over the past several years, I have used RTEC for all the services I checked above, and have always been very pleased with their service and professionalism. I also appreciate that they are not eager to take down trees that don't need to come down. In this case, the damage was too extensive for the tree to recover.
Kenton Morgan
Kenton Morgan
January 20, 2022.
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Once again, RTEC has done a great job. The team showed up right on time and performed all the work that we agreed to. They kept us informed as to progress, coordinated with us concerning our maple, and made recommendations concerning ongoing support for our trees. At the end of the day, they thoroughly cleaned up the debris and left our yard in pristine condition. WELL DONE.
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Jean Kluttz
January 3, 2022.
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Not our first time but this time was tricky removal of a large dead tree leaning on a healthy tree. Quick response for estimate, good timing to removal, all clear and healthy tree still fine.
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Jerry Haggin
December 16, 2021.
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David Roberts
December 15, 2021.
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We’ve used RTEC for many years for tree maintenance and can’t say enough good things about their service. We use them for tree trimming and for regular treatments to maintain our trees’ health and deal with pests and prevent disease. Their arborist Ben has been especially helpful with advice. RTEC also been especially helpful in emergency situations, once coming to cable a massive, heritage oak in our yard right before a hurricane was about to hit. Highly recommend.
Travis Larson
Travis Larson
December 10, 2021.
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RTEC did an excellent job onsite of removing dead branches from our 80+ year old trees, and trimming other growth too close to our home.
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