Plant Health Care (PHC)
Plant Health Care (PHC) is a holistic approach to managing the health of your trees.
It is recognized by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
Our PHC services include diagnosis and management of tree pests and disorders, pesticide application, fertilization, tree planting, bracing, soil testing, root management, and more.
Tree Health Assessment
This is a comprehensive assessment of tree health. It may require soil testing, plant tissue lab analysis, insect species identification for an accurate diagnosis of tree disorders. It may also include a written report, monitoring, and an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan, depending on your needs.
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OMRI Listed® Organic Products and Biorational Pesticides
On fruit trees and when specially requested, we use products such as Azasol, a trunk-injectable systemic insecticide that is OMRI Listed® Organic, as well as other insecticidal soaps, horticultural oils, and botanical pesticides.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
IPM is the use of cultural, mechanical, chemical, and biological management methods to keep your trees healthy. Our IPM plans may recommend deep watering, mulching, pruning affected branches, maintaining habitat and nesting sites for beneficial predators, as well as the use of systemic pesticides and biorational pesticides when appropriate.
Fertilization
To maintain health and normal growth, trees require healthy soil containing essential nutrients and organic matter. We recommend soil testing to determine if your trees can be improved through fertilization. We offer several kinds of slow-release fertilizers as needed.
Systemic Pesticides
We prefer to use modern systemic pesticides rather than more traditional contact insecticides. Systemic pesticides are absorbed by a tree’s vascular system and treat the entire tree. There are many benefits to this type of application. Treatments can last for 1-3 years so the timing doesn’t have to be as precise, and repeat applications are less frequent or unnecessary. There is little to no risk of pesticide runoff and drift that is common with contact pesticides.
Bracing Installation
Trees with structural flaws have the potential for branch failure. In addition to risk of injury and damage, branch failure can increase the risk of disease and insect damage. We install bracing systems like the Cobra Dynamic Bracing System to limit tree movement and reduce the likelihood of failures.
Soil Management
Tree health depends on the quality of soil. We can assess your soil for problems and provide amendments, mulch, or fertilizer if needed.
