We correctly diagnose and address nutrient deficiencies such as this manganese deficiency, often misdiagnosed as iron deficiency.

This sickly serviceberry ultimately had to be replaced. Sometimes, replacement is the best remedy for a sick plant. We will correctly evaluate the situation and make appropriate recommendations. We offer new tree and shrub planting services as well.

This magnolia scale can be easily controlled with new systemic insecticides which have recently come available. These materials are also environmentally friendly since they are introduced at the base of the plant and do not affect beneficial insects.

Our tree health care program includes six visits per year:

One winter visit/dormant oil

One ornamental tree/shrub fertilization

Four growing season visits which also include insect/disease suppression.

Additional services and treatment options which can be tailored to the individual needs of your landscape

4-season attention and free service calls

Expert evaluation/written report each visit

Lab analysis when field evaluation proves insufficient

The Arbor Doctor utilizes the latest in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) research to be sure your landscape health is managed in the best manner possible. IPM involves a knowledge of the characteristics of individual plant types and the plant pests which affect them. When pests are found, determinations must be made as to whether pest populations are indeed damaging and whether they warrant control. Unnecessary treatment may kill beneficial insects and allow an explosion in plant pest populations. Good IPM requires regularly scheduled visits, monitoring, examination, and treatment as necessary.

When treatment is necessary, the Arbor Doctor employs methodology which is as friendly as possible to the environment. Systemic materials are used when possible to avoid problems with drift and overspray. The Arbor Doctor wants to take care of any plant pest problems while keeping you, your family, your pets, and the environment as healthy as possible.

My two decades of educational and practical experience allow me to provide the best IMP program available in the industry today.

With our air knife, we can identify and correct root zone problems which can lead to long term plant stress, insects, disease, and ultimate plant death.

PLANT HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS

Periodic visits to scout trees and shrubs for overall health as well as signs or symptoms of any potential problems, then treatment as appropriate using the most environmentally friendly approaches available. Most programs include an annual liquid fertilization/root zone inoculation.

Fertilization: Yes

Micro-nutrients: Yes

Micro-organism inoculation: Yes

Plant pest monitoring and control: Yes

Root zone aeration: No

Applications: General tree and shrub maintenance, increased resistance to insects and disease.

For more information or a free estimate, please contact us.