tree care calendar

WINTER

Have your trees inspected for broken branches, hazards and defects
Begin thinking about your winter-time tree related projects - we work year-round!
Grind stumps in your yard
Make holiday decorations from trees and shrubs in the yard
Shape younger evergreen trees
Fine prune Japanese Maples and other specimen plants
Trim holly for use in holiday decorations
Apply anti-desiccant to broadleaf evergreens
Apply deer deterrent
Keep bird feeders well stocked
Visit Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square

Happy New Year!
Have your trees inspected for safety, ice and storm damage
Prune Elm trees to avoid Dutch Elm disease
Schedule inspection of ornamentals and shrubs for scale insects
Prune later summer blooming trees, shrubs and vines
General dormant safety pruning
Take advantage of frozen ground for tree removal
Clean out those woods or unsightly areas in your yard
Take care of tree work that you held off on doing this past summer (it isn't going to go away)
Feed the birds
Try using sand on ice instead of salt, your plants will thank you!

Have your trees inspected for safety, ice and storm damage
Cut vines on trees
Prune fruit trees to enhance fruit production
Have us inspect your Tree Cables and Lightning Protection Systems
Assess landscape with your arborist
Feed the birds
Install Bat Boxes for the upcoming mosquito season; a natural, low-cost & low maintenance method to reduce mosquito problems
Walk through the Morris Arboretum this month
Happy Valentine's Day!

General pruning and thinning of vigorous growing trees
Remove all protective guards used for rabbit and deer damage
Complete fruit tree pruning and tree maintenance
Prune any late season storm damage
Begin pruning late summer flowering plants
Great time for transplanting and relocating trees and shrubs
Time to have your hemlocks, pines, spruces and firs inspected for cool season mites
Review our 2014 IPM Proposals. If you haven't received yours, call us today!
Schedule spring fertilization for your trees and shrubs
Call us for a walk-through to develop an IPM Program for your trees and shrubs.
Early dormant spraying (fruit trees, etc.) may be needed
Service your lawn mower and roto-tiller
Begin a program of treating ticks to protect your family and pets
Attend the Philadelphia Flower Show, March 1-9, 2014
Time to begin visiting the garden centers!

Have your trees pruned before opening your pool.
Inspect Cherry & Purple Plum trees for tent caterpillars
Aesthetic pruning of smaller ornamental trees to develop best branch structure
Perform rejuvenation pruning on summer flowering shrubs
Have your trees inspected for disease and damaging insects and treat as needed
Have your evergreens inspected for scale & mite insects
Treat roses for control of Rose Rosette Virus
Schedule your spring fertilization
Ash trees need to be treated for protection from the Emerald Ash Borer
Treat the Beech trees for control of bark disease
Time to get out and enjoy your garden!
Plant new perennials and summer flowering bulbs
April 22nd – Celebrate Earth Day!
April 25th, Arbor Day, plant that tree!
Be sure to attend Delaware Valley College A-Day during the last weekend of the month

General tree and shrub maintenance pruning
Have your trees inspected for disease and treat as needed
Treat azalea and other landscape plants for mites, aphid and lace bug
Deep root fertilization is necessary for low vitality trees
Treat for ticks to protect your family and pets
Apply deer deterrent
Time to look at the top of your Pin Oaks for white leaves - a sign of the Scarlet Oak Sawfly
Plant your hanging baskets and annuals after last frost

General tree maintenance pruning
Inspect and treat trees for defoliating caterpillars
Keep a close watch for pests and disease in the landscape
Have us inspect and treat your landscape plants for warm season mites
Inspect your property to eliminate standing puddles of water that breed mosquitos
Replant your herb garden with new seedlings
Attend Bucks Beautiful Kitchen & Garden Tour

Your trees & shrubs should be looking their best for the 4th!
Don't forget to water newly planted landscape trees and shrubs
Time to prune trees that are shading your pool
Remove dead trees
Prune deadwood from trees, prune shrubs
Time to control bagworms
Inspect and treat for Japanese beetles
Keep an eye on those Pin Oak trees for 'white' leaves at the top – call us to inspect them
Treat azalea and other landscape plants for mites, aphid and lace bug
We would be happy to inspect your trees and treat for Bacterial Leaf Scorch
Treat your woods edge for ticks
Sit back under the shade of your trees and relax!

Time to prune low hanging branches from the roof of your home and vehicles
Prune deadwood from trees
Remove dead trees
Take advantage of dry ground for tree removal
Water lawn and landscape plants during dry spells. Infrequent deep watering is better than frequent light watering
Treat azalea and other landscape plants for mites, aphid and lace bug
Treat your woods edge for ticks
Last vacation month before school starts

Time to prune your trees
Have us evaluate your trees for potential hazards before winter arrives
Time to fertilize trees and landscape shrubs
Have us inspect and treat your pines, hemlocks, spruce and fir for cool season mites
Treat landscape for ticks
Time to treat your Ash trees for control of the Emerald Ash Borer for the up-coming year
Enjoy the start of fall colors
Look forward to those clear, brisk fall days!

Trim your trees from buildings, lamp posts, walkways and driveways to eliminate branch damage from winter storms and to deter squirrels from entering your home
Mow your lawn one last time, cutting grass short for winter, hallelujah!
Remove leaves from lawn, it makes a great compost additive
Place protective guards on small trees and shrubs to help prevent rabbit & deer winter damage
Winterize lawn mower and roto-tiller
Service snow blower
Happy Thanksgiving!