Soil Compaction and Tree Health: What Homeowners Miss
A tree can receive regular watering and still struggle because its roots cannot access enough oxygen. Soil compaction reduces the pore spaces that hold air and allow water to move through soil , making it harder for roots to grow and function. For Sunshine Coast homeowners, recognising this often-overlooked problem can help protect established trees before canopy decline becomes severe. How Compaction Affects Tree Roots Many of a tree’s fine, absorbing roots gr