<p>Before a tree can establish itself at its final location, it must be able to survive a prolonged, critical phase of growth. The GEFA TREELOCK® is the ideal method for secure and invisible anchorage. It provides the tree with the necessary stability during the growth phase, and protects its roots.</p>
Different local conditions, extreme climatic influences, and planning requirements demand flexible and tailored solutions for root ball anchoring.
Tree irrigation
<p>STOCKOSORB® comprises water storage granules with hydrogels which can be used in most gardening situations. It stores the vital element water in significantly higher quantities and thus minimises water and nutrient losses caused through seepage, evaporation and surface drainage, and ensures the yield potential of soils and substrates.</p>
Young trees require special care and consistent watering in the root zone during their crucial early years of growth.
Tree aeration
Efficient aeration is particularly essential for trees in urban environments, especially with planting pit construction type 2. The common challenges in urban areas are widely known.
Trees and construction sites
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<p>In the course of the increasing importance of tree planting, tree preservation and simultaneous protection of the urban infrastructure, the subject of tree protection on construction sites is becoming more and more important. That is why GEFA decided to create space in the product portfolio for this area as well.</p>
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As the importance of tree planting, preservation, and protection of urban infrastructure continues to grow, the topic of tree protection on construction sites is becoming increasingly significant.
Tree protection
The trunks of trees are frequently damaged when mowing, for example through brush cutters. PLANTASAFE® offers effective protection against mowing damage.
Tree protection systems
The purpose of tree protection systems is to permanently and aesthetically protect the trunks of newly planted or existing urban trees.
Tree Anchoring
There are conditions such as particularly strong winds, exposed locations, very large trees, or bare-root stock that require special anchoring systems.
Bed borders
Paths break out without borders, areas merge. In gardens with clearly defined lawn and planting areas, intensive care is necessary to prevent ingrowth of grass and ground cover.
Irrigation and aeration
<p>The GEFA LUWA system was developed in collaboration with leading tree experts. It offers a 2-in-1 solution: Irrigation and aeration in only one system – with only one filling point ‑ and with two completely separate lines for irrigation and for aeration.</p>
The LUWA® system by GEFA Fabritz merges irrigation and aeration by precisely directing both air and water to the tree's root area.
Soil additives
<p>Plants struggle in sandy soils with little humus, as nutrients and water are not retained. They also find it hard in heavy clay soils, as these do not permit gas exchange. GEFA Fabritz Soil additives offers the solution.</p>
Ensuring the survival of plants even in the long term during drought and adverse soil conditions is the main task of soil conditioners, whether they are trees, shrubs, grasses, perennials, or ornamental plants.
FABROTON®
<p>GEFA FABROTON® is a water and nutrient reservoir, enriched with high quality lava rock and clay minerals. It is used to significantly improve heavy soils in plantings.</p>
FABROTON® is a water and nutrient reservoir, enriched with high quality lava rock and clay minerals.
Ground irrigation
<p>The services provided by the GEFA in the field of irrigation are gathered together under the brand name GREENDROP®. Perfectly aligned to the requirements of green spaces, modern technology by leading manufacturers ensures uniform irrigation, independent of climate change, for all year round.</p>
Young trees require special care and consistent watering in the root zone during their crucial early years of growth.
Tree Bracing
<p>When planting young trees, a basic prerequisite to ensure proper growth is that they are properly secured. This securing must be done quickly, gently and cost-effectively. GEFA Fabritz tree bracing systems have been fulfilling these criteria for years.</p>
During the first three years of its life, the tree is in a sensitive growth phase.
Crown Bracing
GEFA Crown bracing systems can support damaged branches and prevent injury or damage. The installation of the systems can be executed without damage to the tree, meaning that its natural structure is preserved.
Public spaces
The GEFA Flower Design range offers a wide selection of planting elements with long-term water storage function. Due to the high-quality and technically sophisticated planters, the enhancement of inner cities is no longer a problem.
Mycorrhiza
<p>Urban trees and trees lining roads, suffer the greatest deficits in mycorrhiza fungi. Through targeted application of mycorrhiza, it is possible to support the healthy growth of trees, in particular those in stressful situations.</p>
Dass Mykorrhizapilze den mit ihnen in einer Symbiose lebenden Pflanzen enorme Vorteile liefern, ist schon seit mehr als 140 Jahren bekannt.
Tree Straps
Tree straps are the traditional method to stabilize young trees during their early years.
Grass seeds
<p>Using the coated seed series SEED & SORB®, young seedlings are provided with optimal start conditions even in difficult locations. Thanks to ideal preparation, lawn areas will grow even without further fertilisation into robust and durable turf that can cater for maximum functional and visual requirements.</p>
SEED & SORB® grass seeds are specially coated to improve water retention, making them ideal for lawns in areas with extreme climatic conditions or poor soil quality.
TreeParker Rootmanagement
<p>The new TreeParker® Root management system is the response by our Dutch partner, Greenmax, to new requirements placed on urban tree locations by the current regulations and green experts.</p>
The TreeParker® system, developed by our partner Greenmax, is the response to new demands placed on urban tree spaces.
Root management
The GEFA Root management system was developed in 1976. It is suitable, for example, for the protection of road paving, as it guarantees high tree stability. Usually, barriers of 30, 45 or 60 cm are used. If cables or lines which are located too close to the tree need protection, it is possible to install deep root guides measuring 90 or 120 cm.