Frequently Asked Questions About Tree & Shrub Care
Keeping your trees and shrubs healthy can be a challenge without the right support and guidance. At Green Top Lawn Care, our tree and shrub care services are designed to protect the health and improve the appearance of your landscape. In this FAQ page, we’ve assembled a list of the most frequently asked questions we receive about tree and shrub care. We’re committed to helping you keep your yard looking its best year-round.
Tree & Shrub Care FAQs
Trees and shrubs are the backbone of a beautiful landscape. To ensure they remain healthy and resilient, seasonal care and expert guidance is essential. Fertilization and pest and disease treatments all play a key role in their long-term vitality. With the right care, you’ll be able to maintain a thriving yard.
Is Professional Tree and Shrub Care Worth It?
Professional tree and shrub care is worth investing in for several reasons. This includes checking your plants regularly to catch issues before they become deadly, and treating plants with the right commercial-quality solutions during regularly scheduled treatment times.
Why Should I Fertilize My Shrubs?
You should fertilize your shrubs because your soil lacks the nutrients they need to grow and stay healthy.
Why Is Lawn Pest Control Important for Shrubs?
Lawn pest control is important for shrubs because it helps keep insect populations lower. For example, when insects such as beetles lay eggs in the lawn they will grow into grubs that consume greenery. Lawn pest control for grubs reduces harmful beetle populations.
What Is the Best Way to Water Established Trees and Shrubs?
The best way to water established trees and shrubs is to use irrigation systems such as soaker hoses. Soaker hoses keep the foliage dry and minimize evaporation due to wind. Apply 1 inch of water per week, year-round.
Can I Move an Established Shrub to a Different Location?
You can move an established shrub to a different location but you must follow several rules, which can differ for various types of plants. For most plants, winter is the best time to move a shrub.
Why Should I Hire a Professional to Fertilize My Shrubs Instead of Doing It Myself?
You should hire a professional to fertilize your shrubs because they will make sure the right treatments are applied at the right times, and in the right amounts. It’s quite easy to over- or under-fertilize shrubs, which can lead to serious damage. A comprehensive lawn fertilization service can ensure that, in addition to your turfgrass, your shrubs will also receive the nutrients they need to thrive.
What Is Included in Professional Ornamental Tree and Shrub Care?
Treatments included in a professional ornamental treatment plan include pest control, disease control, and fertilization. Plants are also monitored for health and potential issues.
Are the Shrub Treatment Products Bought at Home Depot the Same as What a Professional Lawn Care Company Uses?
Some of the products bought at Home Depot may be similar to those used by professionals, but others will not. Products like fertilizer will be similar, but products like fungicides are not commonly available. Because fungicides are extremely concentrated, if you bought your own, you would have to buy and keep a container in your garage indefinitely.
Why Are the Leaves on My Shrubs Turning Yellow?
Leaves on shrubs may turn yellow for several reasons. These include overwatering, underwatering, lack of nitrogen, pest damage, dog urine damage and other reasons. A professional would need to look at your complete situation and evaluate the plant on an individual basis, then establish a treatment plan.
What Are the Most Common Pests Affecting Local Trees and Shrubs?
The most common pests affecting local trees and shrubs include endomosporium on photina, Cercospora leaf spot on ligustrum, and shot-hole disease, which is common on shrubs such as laurels and on ornamental plums and cherries. Professional turf insect control services can help protect both your lawn and shrubs from damaging pests.
Call Today for Expert Tree & Shrub Care in Tarrant County
You can count on Green Top Lawn Care to provide the professional care your trees and shrubs need to thrive. We are dedicated to helping Tarrant County homeowners maintain healthy, vibrant landscapes. For more information, call (817) 684-4044 or request a free tree and shrub care quote today.
