Archive | February 2015
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Your Plants May Need A Second Anti-Desiccant Application
Nobody who lives in our area needs to be reminded that this has been a brutal winter. However, you may need a reminder about what this weather is doing to your valuable trees and shrubs. It’s drying out the leaves, needles or even trunk and stem tissue (i.e. desiccating them). Even our dormant deciduous plants […]
February Tree & Shrub Tasks
We’ve discussed pruning trees in winter while they are defoliated and their skeletons are visible. If you haven’t had your trees pruned yet, please call so we can schedule you. Remember, tree pruning isn’t a do-it-yourself project. Our crews will continue pruning most trees even after they leaf out, but they know how to do […]
February Time To Have Your PHC Strategy In Place
If you’re taking a wait and see attitude about Plant Health Care, the results could be very costly. We recommend that you have a professional Plant Health Care strategy in place before your plants show symptoms of any insect infestations or diseases this spring. Waiting gives pests an opportunity to gain a foothold. Active planning […]
Check Out Where Outdoor Plants Can Keep Your Indoors Warm & Cool
Here’s a winter task that can save money on your energy bills throughout the year. Use this cold weather to check out where your home is drafty and determine whether outdoor plants can help reduce the effects of those drafts. Tree and shrub placement, as well as species selection, can reduce energy bills year round. […]
Keeping Our World Green 