Trees are important to your landscape, offering shade, beauty, and environmental benefits. However, just like your lawn, trees need proper nourishment to stay healthy. Deep root fertilization is one of the most effective methods for delivering nutrients to your trees,… Read More
Archive for the ‘Shrub and Tree Care’ Category
How to Rehydrate Your Trees
Summer’s intense heat can take a toll on your trees, causing them to show signs of dehydration. At Scientific Plant Service, we want to help you maintain healthy and vibrant trees throughout the season. Here are a few signs of… Read More
Critical Care Tips for Young Trees
If you planted trees last fall or early this spring, your young trees require attention and care to continue growing into full-size, healthy trees. The first few years are critical for establishing the long-term health of a tree. Proper watering,… Read More
How to Maintain Tree Health in the Final Weeks of Winter
There are only a few more weeks until spring, but Mid-Atlantic residents know the weather can be unpredictable. You may be ready to see your lawn turning green and trees exhibit new growth, but winter damage is still possible if… Read More
Frost Cracks in Trees: Spotting and Preventing Tree Damage
During the winter, trees are subjected to cold winter nights and sunny days and the temperature fluctuations that come with those changes. After moving between cold and warm temperatures every day, you may notice that your tree develops cracks –… Read More
What Is Pruning? Everything You Want to Know
Pruning is the removal of undesirable portions of a plant. Every pruning cut should be well planned because each cut can affect the plant’s growth. After pruning, a plant must seal off every new cut and will do so by… Read More
How to Treat and Protect Ice-Covered Trees and Shrubs
During the cold winter months, you may notice icicles hanging from your shrub and tree branches. The branches may eleven be coated in ice. While this may look picturesque, the ice can damage vulnerable shrubs and trees. Fortunately, there are… Read More
How Can You Keep Trees Healthy This Winter?
Winter is the coldest time of the year and everyone wants to stay inside and get warm. Your trees and shrubs also want to seek comfort during this time of year and can have a challenging time surviving winter intact… Read More
How to Protect Shrubs From Winter Damage
Shrubs are an important component of your landscape, providing visual structure and perhaps even colorful flowers and foliage throughout the year. However, the coldest months of the year can be challenging for your landscape – and shrubs are no exception…. Read More
Can You Plant Trees in the Winter?
When the weather gets cold, you may wonder which landscaping updates, if any, can still occur. For instance, can you plant trees in winter? The simplest answer is yes, but it depends on the type of tree and your climate… Read More
Five Evergreen Tree Care Tips for Year-Round Health
Evergreen trees are beautiful landscape fixtures, especially in the fall and winter when the deciduous trees lose their leaves. The lush, green appearance of evergreens stands out, but they require particular care to maintain their beautiful appearance and year-round strength…. Read More
Is It Time for Deep Root Tree Fertilization?
Your lawn is not the only part of your landscape that can benefit from fertilization. Your shade trees can also enjoy a boost of nutrition. However, applying fertilizer to your tree requires a specific method from experienced professionals. At Scientific… Read More