Tree and Shrub Maintenance

• Deep root watering helps a plant to build a better root system that is less susceptible to stress
• Avoid frequent light waterings
• Fertilizer when they are actively growing
• Fertilizing methods include broadcast, deep root, and foliar
• Most trees can be pruned any time of year
• Prune early flowering shrubs after flowering
• Prune late flowering shrubs after flowering or before growth starts
• Prune fruit-bearing shrubs in the spring before growth starts
• Tree pruning methods include cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, removing suckers, water sprouts, or other unwanted branches
• Common insect pests include aphids, caterpillars, mountain pine beetles, wax scale, IPS engraver beetle, and spider mites
• Common diseases include brown spots, fire blight, powdery mildew, and root rot
• To protect trees you can eliminate grass, use guards, use wraps, or use tree supports