2014 Community Stewardship Award
So proud of Jeff! He was presented with the Keep Brazos Beautiful Community Stewardship Award at their 2014 Emerald City Gala on Friday.
Palms
We’re just cleaning up a little freeze damage. Palms are a great addition to any tropical landscape; however, they are prone to freeze (even here in Texas). Many Palms were damaged this winter by the hard freeze that hit the Brazos Valley in February. If you have Palms, give us a call. We can help you prepare them for the next Texas freeze.
Molting Time!
We are beginning to receive calls from people who are concerned about their Live Oak and Water Oak trees turning yellow and the leaves falling off. Please know that they are most likely molting right now, sationistbonus.org which is a normal part of their annual cycle to prepare them for new Spring growth. They will continue to drop their leaves and replace them with new ones over the next several weeks.
Please contact your local Certified Master Arborist if you should have any questions or concerns regarding the health of your
Deadly Work of Art
This is borer damage. Quite artistic, yet … quite deadly.
(Picture c/o John Tomlinson, Master Arborist, Dallas, TX)
Certified in Tree Risk Assessment
Congratulations to Jeff. This Board Certified Master Arborist has now successfully completed the requirements established by the Certification Board of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), and is recognized as as being ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified. Only a handful of these in the great State of Texas. Here. In Aggieland!
Trees Molting…
We are beginning to receive calls from people who are concerned about their Live Oak and Water Oak trees turning yellow and the leaves falling off. Please know that they are most likely molting right now, which is a normal part of their annual cycle to prepare them for new Spring growth. They will continue to drop their leaves and replace them with new ones over the next several weeks. Contact your local Certified Arborist if you should have any questions/concerns regarding the health of your trees.
There's Nothing Bore-ing About This!
Because of the mild winter this year, we have already scouted some wood borers emerging and will begin borer treatments next week. The borers that we have identified have been the Flat-Headed Apple Tree Borer. These borers are of the insect family Buprestidae, and the genus Chrysobothris. They have a bronze metallic underside and the wings (elytra) on top are a gray to black color. When they spread their wings to fly, they reveal a bright, metallic green color on the top of their back (abdomen).
Fertilizing your trees helps to promote their strong vigorous growth, as well as their nutritional health. It helps to protect them from disease, insect infestation and extreme weather conditions; however, it cannot guarantee that they won’t experience an insect attack. If you notice any suspicious insect activity on your trees, nd would like more information on how to control them, please email us right away to schedule a visit to inspect your trees.
Please only trust a Certified Arborist to make an accurate diagnosis.
Insect Abatement for Mosquitoes
The 2011 drought made way for a multitude of pests this year–including one of the most annoying of all, the mosquito. More than just an annoyance, this pest can potentially be dangerous. According to the Bryan/College Station Eagle, this is the worst year ever for the West Nile Virus in Texas, with the death count now up to 43.
One of the most beneficial and inexpensive treatments to consider for mosquito control is Insect Abatement. This treatment is quick and easy. Our trained technician will treat your property, targeting specific areas where mosquitoes feed and rest. It also continues to kill new mosquitoes that enter the area and feed in these locations. The mosquitoes ingest the material while feeding and die, significantly reducing their populations for up to a month following the treatment. Since the treatment is localized, children’s toys, patio furniture, gardens, and pools will remain pesticide free—whereas, traditional automated mist systems drift pesticide throughout your property, leaving residue everywhere.
The treatment is hassle-free with no long-term contracts, expensive equipment installation or maintenance costs.
Contact the Plant People today for a free assessment and price quote for Bryan/College Station residents.
Fall Fertilization
p>We will be taking soil samples soon to be prepared for Fall Fertilization during the dormancy months. Fertilizing your trees helps to promote strong, vigorous growth and nutritional health. It also helps to protect them from disease, insect infestation and extreme weather conditions. Protect your trees by using Plant People’s slow-release casino online prescription tree fertilizer that is adjusted to the changing needs of your soil.
Trees add such beautify and value to our homes. Help to protect them for many years to come.
Pest Alert!
Last year’s drought and mild winter brought about a population explosion of a beetle which we recently had identified as the Flat-Headed Apple Tree Borer. These borers are of the insect family Buprestidae, and the genus Chrysobothris. They have a bronze metallic underside, and their wings (elytra) on top are a gray to black color. When they spread their wings to fly, they reveal a bright, metallic green color on the top of their back (abdomen). The drought of 2011 caused tremendous problems for trees, and various fungi and insects are responding to drought-stressed trees.