Maks Udov
System development and field practice
Planting. Tree recovery. Irrigation.
A tree’s future is rooted in the soil.
When a root ball sinks after planting, or roots struggle in compacted soil and confined spaces, both new and established trees can suffer. Herbafertil’s proven systems address these problems at their source, providing a stable foundation for new planting and encouraging root growth to help declining trees recover.
For municipalities, landscape architects, developers and contractors.
What we deliver
Stable planting. Room for roots to grow.
Stable support beneath the root ball prevents settlement, while deeper rooting gives trees access to moisture below the surface. For existing trees, targeted interventions improve aeration, water access and root regeneration, including in built-up areas where extensive excavation is not practical.
For arid & semi-arid landscapes
AquaVault
Planting System by Herbafertil®
An integrated planting system for arid and semi-arid climates.
AquaVault integrates planting-pit design, Herbafertil substrate, a protective biofilm cover and deep irrigation. Together, these measures retain moisture around the roots, reduce evaporation, protect the root ball from excessive heat and interrupt the upward movement of salts by capillary action.
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View full drawing ⤢Our products & services
Choose the system your project needs.
Planting systems, recovery methods and deep irrigation for existing trees, supported by satellite analysis to inform project planning.
01HerbaFertil®New root growth for tree recovery and stronger establishment.02Drill 2 FillTargeted tree recovery with limited excavation and structural roots retained.03LevelLockPrevents root-ball settlement and supports deeper rooting.04SOS BubblerDeep irrigation to sustain existing trees through drought.05AquaVaultIntegrated tree planting for arid and semi-arid regions.06Satellite IntelligenceServiceSatellite and spatial analysis for planting priorities and canopy preservation.
View full drawing ⤢Field evidence
See the change in the trees.
Three documented comparisons from the Herbafertil field archive. Move the divider to compare the tree before and after treatment.
Before treatmentAfter treatmentCatalpa recovery — Zagreb
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Before treatmentAfter treatmentGinkgo recovery — Požega
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Before treatmentAfter treatmentStreet-tree revitalisation — Celje
Read the field record ↗Original field photographs. Viewpoints, seasons and light may differ.
Field records and research ↗The people behind the systems.
Field experience and landscape design, working together.
Bruno Jelinić
Landscape design and project development
For professionals
Technical information for project teams.
Technical illustrations, original presentations and published articles for project teams and specifiers.
Open technical resources ↗Spatial analysis & interpretation
Urban Climate Institute
Explore the spatial intelligence that connects urban heat, vegetation and water to better-informed landscape decisions.
Visit Urban Climate Institute ↗Start with your site
Let’s plan your tree planting or preservation project.
Tell us about the trees, the site and the challenge. We can discuss a technical approach, a field intervention or a monitored pilot.
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