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TREE
& SHRUB We care for your growing investments! At Pro Turf we know how important your trees and are to you and the value of your home. Unfortunately, many of the problems caused by insects & diseases go unnoticed until it is too late. Our specialists are expertly trained to recognize potential problems and treat them accordingly. DORMANT OIL (February - March) • Protects landscape against scale, borers, spider mites, and other overwintering insects that could cause potential damage. EARLY GROWTH PROTECTION (April - May) • Protects against insects and early season fungus, such as powdery mildew, anthracnose, scab and many varieties of leaf blight. TARGET PLANT PROTECTION (June - July) • Stage I care of mites, aphids, bagworms, leaf miners, catipillars and other insects as they are starting to hatch and feed. MID - SEASON FOLIAGE PROTECTION (August - September) • Stage II protection is a follow-up insect application to further stregnthening the plants health and vigor. DEEP ROOT FERTILIZATION (October - November) • Promotes root growth to help plants recover from summer stress. Also helps prepare plants for winter. Together we can develop a program specifically designed to increase the health and appearance of your landscape while remaining cost-effective! FERTILIZATION QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Q: How will you fertilize my trees and shrubs and what should I expect afterwards? A) We use several methods to fertilize trees and shrubs. These include, Injection of a liquid fertilizer solution into the soil and root zone of the trees. Drilling of holes into the soil that is then filled with fertilizer and Injecting fertilizers into the trunk of the tree. If your trees are in a turf area, you may see dark green tufts of fast growing grass in the areas under and around the trees. This is caused when grass roots take in a bit of the fertilizer. The green "dots" usually disappear after a good rain and as the grass continues to grow Q: Forest trees seem to grow so well in crowded conditions without any treatments at all. Why do my trees need to be fertilized to promote healthy growth? A) Forest trees to a certain extent fertilize themselves by annually shedding leaves which decay and then enrich the soil. In urban and suburban neighbor hoods, cement prevents the leaves from fertilizing the soil or they are raked up before they have a chance to do so. Often, in modern neighborhoods construction causes adverse conditions for plant growth. Top soil is completely removed and not replaced, heavy machinery compacts fertile soil creating stressful conditions, and trees compete with grass and other plants for nutrients. Fertilization is especially important to promote health growth for landscapes in our modern day neighborhoods. Q: What is mulching? A) Mulching is one of the simplest, least expensive and most effective things you can do for your trees. Mulches are materials placed over the soil surface to maintain moisture. Mulching is extremely beneficial to trees. It can reduce water loss from soil, minimize weed competition, and improve soil structure. Properly applied, mulch gives landscapes a health dose of benefits for your trees. PRUNING QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Q: What is pruning a tree? A) Pruning is the cutting or removing branches or parts of trees or for improving the shape or growth of trees. This is the most common tree maintenance procedure. Usually, trees are pruned preventative or as a corrective measure to remove dead branches, crowded or rubbing limbs, eliminate hazards, and increase light and air penetration. Since each cut to a tree has the potential to change the growth, it is important to educate yourself, considering no branch should be removed without any reason. Q: After pruning, will the cuts be treated with anything? A) Current research shows that it is not beneficial to treat pruning wounds with any materials. Proper pruning cuts made by our arborists will seal naturally and treatments on the wounds may actually slow this process. If certain species of oaks or elms are being pruned during the growing season, it may be necessary to treat the larger wounds to help minimize the risk of disease infection. Q: Why do we prune trees? A) Common reasons for pruning include removing dead branches, removing crowded or rubbing limbs, and eliminating hazards. Done properly, with an understanding of tree biology, pruning can maintain good tree health and structure. It can also enhance the beauty and economic value of our landscapes. |
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