Services
Our plant health care program starts with a thorough inspection of your landscape by a certified arborist. We customize all of our programs to the needs of your landscape. In keeping with our policy of maintaining an environmentally friendly and safe program, we do not blanket, or cover spray your yard. Each spray is targeted specifically for those plants where harmful insects and/or diseases have been observed, or in the case of preventive sprays, are very likely to occur. Sprays are applied in the minimal amount required to keep your landscape plants attractive and healthy.
Plant Health Care Services
Aeration Relieves soil compaction normally resulting from construction activities, vehicles, or pedestrians. This process involves boring 1-3" holes into the soil to relieve the compaction, then backfilling the hole with organic compost to promote rooting. Fertilizations We offer fertilization programs. This is usually a liquid injection of slow release fertilizer into the root zones. Micronutrients (e.g. iron, manganese, etc.) can be added as needed. Nutrient Deficiency Problems Many trees suffer from chlorosis, which is the yellowing of leaves, due to nutrient deficiency. In central Ohio the most common nutrient deficiency problems are iron and manganese. We can evaluate the tree to determine the best treatment option Dormant Oil Applications This application is done late winter to control over wintering eggs and insects. This application is recommended every year to help control pests on the trees and shrubs on your property. This is an oil solution that suffocates insects by clogging breathing pores and uses no toxic pesticides. Fungicide Applications These are usually applied through the months of April to June for scab disease on susceptible crabapples and rust disease on hawthorns. Girdling Roots A problem from roots growing around the tree trunk which causes vascular tissue disruption. Cutting edge technology is used to excavate the soil from trunk base and roots without damaging them. Once exposed, the roots are inspected and problems corrected if possible. Inspect and Treat Applications These are a series of inspections from May through September. A certified arborist will inspect the landscape for insect problems and treat as needed. Recommendations may also be made to help the growth, vigor or aesthetics of the plants in the landscape. Scale Insect Applications Scale insects are a type of immobile insect that feeds on plants. The timing is based on when that particular scale hatches. The application(s) targets the crawler stages of the scale for the best control. Spider Mite Applications Many species of spider mites attack ornamentals & perennials. Proper identification is important in determining control timing, and number of treatments. Misc. Applications These are customized applications for problems that might require specialized material or timing.
Pruning
At Ahlum & Arbor Tree Preservation our goal is the health and safety of your trees. We offer a full range of tree care services to fit the needs of your trees. An International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist will come out and consult with you regarding your trees, and recommend a program that will best suit the needs of the trees on your property. Tree pruning is one of the most important practices for tree health care. Professional tree care can enhance the natural beauty and health of your trees and shrubs. Although safety is always the primary concern, proper pruning also preserves and improves the health and structure of your trees. Services offered:
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