Water and fertilize your trees.

As we drive around town, we continue to see the lasting effects of the difficult spring weather conditions. Many trees like our Ash and Locust are struggling to produce a leaf canopy capable of providing a shadow, let alone actual shade. A variety of shrubs including Altheas, Roses, Grape Holly and Daphne have produced less than ideal foliage.

For the trees and shrubs that are showing the signs of recovery, it is important to foster their recovery in the form of supplemental watering and treating with slow release fertilizer. These treatments will provide the essential nutrients and moisture for optimum photosynthesis, and the resulting sugar production will resupply energy reserves depleted in recent months.

Unfortunately, many trees and shrubs will not recover. The best advice we can give for the trees that lack any signs of recovery is to give them a little more time. Do not abandon your trees and shrubs just yet. The next few weeks will tell the tale now that our days are longer and temperatures are consistent. Keep watering your trees, no matter how pathetic they look. Let us know if you need help aiding in the recovery.

For the trees that have succumbed to the harsh spring let us help you remove the dead trees and get you started with a new tree to reclaim its place in your landscape. Our Arborists are available to meet with you to evaluate the condition of your trees.