Many insects like borers, mites, scale and some beetles are active during summer. After diagnosis, proper treatments that are timed appropriately are critical to managing damaging pest populations.
When using mowers, tractors and trimmers, it’s common to bump or bang a tree or shrub. This can actually injure the plant and leave it vulnerable to insect and disease infestations.
Summer monsoons can cause tree roots to fail or branches to weaken. While it is impossible to totally protect your trees, some basic maintenance may help them weather the storms.
Mosquitoes are an annoying pest of summer. Being aware of where mosquitoes like to live and breed is a great start to minimizing their presence on your property.
Mulching around your trees and shrubs is one of the best treatments you can provide to improve tree health.
Applying mulch can impact the health of your tree
Mulching is a great practice to keep trees healthy. It eliminates competition between tree roots and turf as well as conserving soil moisture and moderating soil temperature.
Fruiting structures like mushrooms and conks are a sign that a tree has been infected with a fungal disease.
Ensuring adequate nutrition is as important for trees as it is for people. Find out more about how to determine the nutritional needs of your plants for optimal growth.
Many structural defects that occur in mature trees can be prevented by structural pruning when the tree is young. This pruning can provide a strong branching habit to support future growth.