" TREE CARE vs TREE REPAIR "
It is IMPORTANT to have a
BASIC TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Part of an Effective program is the
AWARENESS of your TREES' HEALTH
EARLY DIAGNOSIS can prevent the Impact associated
with The LOSS, Removal, Disposal of diseased trees
MAJOR TREE WORK = MAJOR COST$
GREEN PINHOMEOWNERS should VISUALLY INSPECT OFTEN
Regular Inspections can identify and prevent
HAZARDOUS, DANGEROUS, & COSTLY,
Conditions / Situations on your property
GREEN PIN THE "BASICS"
KEEPING RECORDS
OBSERVATION
PREVENTION
FERTILIZATION
PRUNING
GREEN PIN SIGNS OF DISTRESS
OBVIOUS INJURY
DROUGHT / FLOOD CONDITIONS
STORM DAMAGED
DAMAGED BARK
GRADE CHANGES - damaged or exposed roots
ABNORMAL LEAF GROWTH
GREEN PIN DISTORTION - IN LEAF GROWTH
LEAVES - Are often the FIRST EYE-LEVEL indicator of TROUBLE
ROLLING, CURLING
EARLY COLOR CHANGES
SPOTS, HOLES, DRIED OUT
ANYTHING DIFFERENT THAN NORMAL
GREEN PIN ENEMIES OF TREES
Mechanical INJURY / VANDALISM
INSECTS
VIRUS or FUNGAL INFECTIONS
POLLUTION
GREEN PIN PREVENTION:
CLOSELY & CAREFULLY INSPECT TWO TIMES A YEAR
AWARENESS - EARLY DIAGNOSES and REMEDIES
MAINTENANCE PRUNING : EVERY 3 - 5 years ?
SHAPING & TRAINING OF YOUNG TREES
GREEN PIN "PLAN" AND SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE
FERTILIZE : EVERY TWO YEARS - If warranted
REPAIR PRUNING A. S. A. P. AFTER INJURY ....
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