PLANT HEALTH CARE DIVISION

EMERALD ASH BORER UPDATE:  Ash trees are starting to break bud and leaf out.  TREE-age injections will begin once the Ash trees are at full leaf out.

It has been a very cool spring season to date.  What a difference from last year!!!  Ornamentals are just about to break bud and preventative fungicide applications will begin very soon (weather always permitting).  Please call the office with any questions.

WATERING TREES DURING DROUGHT CONDITIONS

It should be a top priority to water your trees during hot and dry periods.  To properly water trees, water should be applied slowly over a long period of time that will moisten the soil to depth of 12".  Please take into consideration that the tree roots that absorb water are further away from the trunk.  It is best to water in the early morning during the summer months.

It is also highly recommended to water your trees throughout the fall and winter thawing periods!!!!

 SCHEDULE YOUR SPRING SEASON PRUNING

Spring is a great time to have your trees and shrubs pruned.  Please call the office to have an Illinois Certified Arborist come out and assess your trees.