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There’s no day like today to improve the health of your trees! If you’re worried about your trees, look no further. ArborScape can provide complete Denver tree care no matter the condition. With all our wacky weather this year, our arid climate, and different soil types, it can be tricky to maintain your trees on …
It’s important to water your plants correctly, especially here in Denver, where we’re that much closer to the sun. Our arid climate combined with the UV index makes our trees and plants much more susceptible to drought and stress. But never fear! ArborScape is here to show you how to do Denver watering the right …
Everyone jokes about the bipolar Coloradan weather, especially with the sporadic rain, storms, and heat we’ve gotten this season. But have you ever wondered what effects it has on our plants and trees? Here, we’ll talk about the three most recent tree fungal diseases confirmed in the Denver area that you’ll definitely want to keep …
With all the fun summer activities going on, it’s always nice to be able to bask in the shade that an urban canopy or urban park provides.
If you’re looking for plant health care in Denver, reign those worries in. ArborScape is here to help you with all your tree and plant health needs.
Thanks to the rain, you’re sure to see weeds popping up all over. But ArborScape is here with plenty of options so you can enjoy your weed-free rock beds all season long.
Since it’s insect week, let’s take a few minutes to look at some of the diverse insects that have various effects on your plants and trees. There are so many in Colorado, and each plays a unique role in our ecosystem.
Celebrate Arborist Appreciation Day with us at ArborScape! As much as we love to laugh here, this type of work is no joke.
In spite of all the rain we’ve been receiving, summer is well underway and you deserve a legendary landscape for all your summer celebrations!
Droughts can be a huge issue here in Colorado, for more reasons than one. Despite getting a lot of snow and rain this past winter and spring, the soil here is hardy and nutrient-deficient, leading to a lot of planting issues- even with native species.
Maintaining a healthy yard can be tricky, but with the proper treatments and applications, your plants are sure to flourish and bloom. So call us today for a free estimate on how to start your spring cleaning today.
The basics of plant health care can only do so much for the nutrient-deficient soil, which can prove to be an issue in certain zones here in Colorado.
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Our pre-emergent lawn fertilization round begins March 13th and will be available through April 15th depending on the weather. Sign up today for the most important fertilizer application of the year. Pre-emergent lawn weed control helps prevent broadleaf weeds before they are established. While labeled a weed killer, more simply it stops the seeds of …
Can My Ash Tree Be Saved From Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)? We’ve Been Getting That Question A Lot Since Emerald Ash Borer Was Detected In Colorado In September Of 2013. The Answer Is Yes. But A More Important Question To Ask Is, Should I Save My Ash Tree? First Some Background. As Of This Writing, The Emerald …
Do emerald ash borers die in winter? This is a good question as it gets to be winter. You may be wondering if your ash tree will be spared because of the emerald ash borer die-off in the winter? The fact is emerald ash borers do not die in winter. They spend the season beneath …
Although the Zimmerman Pine Moth isn’t known to cause as much damage as the Mountain Pine Beetle or Emerald Ash Borer, it does have the potential to kill off or injure your pine trees. If you have a Zimmerman Pine Moth problem the best solution is to have your tree sprayed by a professional. The …
Cutting Tree Roots Impact provides more information about the impact of cutting tree roots on large trees, which is subtle but real. As Parker continues to develop new areas, tree root loss will be a persistent issue. “The effect of the stress of the trees can take from 3-6 years to manifest,” according to the …
Maintaining healthy trees in Colorado weather can be a challenge and Castle Rock has trees worth protecting. One excellent, effective way to keep your trees healthy year round is known as deep root fertilization. Whether you are caring for your homes trees or commercial property trees, this tree fertilization will make the difference in making …
Two Common Species Recommended for Dormant Oil Treatments Coming up in late winter/early spring, many of our Castle Rock clients schedule dormant oil treatment on their aspen or pine trees. Given these are two key species in our area, dormant oil treatments are key in preventing needle scale on pine trees and oyster shell scale on aspens. …
Sometimes, it takes extreme weather events to notice our trees. That becomes easier when high wind and storms cause branches to fall, twigs to accumulate, and trunks to topple. It’s at those times when our trees become more noticeable! While acts of God are an exception rider in our home insurance policies, there are ways …
Are your trees dying or looking sick? The loss of mature trees can add up to ten of thousands of dollars in losses. ArborScape is a licensed tree spraying company which believes in integrating pest management with a broader program to promote the health of your valuable trees and shrubs. We offer a free estimate …
Root stimulator applications encourage tree root development but specifically the fine root hair development. A fall application should limit nitrogen as excessive nitrogen can upset the tree’s natural cycle into winter dormancy. The main difference between root stimulator applications and deep root fertilization is that a root stimulator uses little to no iron and nitrogen. In certain situations, …
What to do about ring spots on your lawn? This time of year, you may be noticing the development of rings or dollar-sized brown spots on your lawn. This is referred to as ring spot or dollar spot and more formally as Necrotic ring spot (NRS). NRS is a disease of lawns that creates dollar-coined-sized or …
Drought is tightening its grip across the Southwest and High Plains regions as extreme-dry conditions spread throughout the area, per NOAA’s High Plains Regional Climate Center data released May 8th, 2018 On the southern high plains, Oklahoma remains ground zero for the worst drought conditions in the United States; about 20 percent of the state is facing …
Merit is a systemic injectible insecticide, best done in spring or fall for season-long control of leaf- and needle-feeding insects, bronze Birch borer, and is effective in controlling Emerald Ash Borer when the pest population is low. Merit is based on the insecticide Imidacloprid, used to help control pests and insects on trees. It is applied …
As we know, the devastating, invasive parasite Emerald Ash Borer has been making relentless inroads in the midwest throughout 2016. Following are updates to round out the year in the news. Do you have concerns about your Ash tree? We’ll be happy to come out and assess it for you at no cost – …
Elm Leaf Beetle Treatment Elm leaf beetles can be serious pests of elm trees throughout Colorado. These insects feed on elm leaves and cause them to dry up and die. This gives heavily infested trees an unsightly, general brown color. Repeated injuries also weaken trees and make them prone to branch dieback and wind injury. …
Initiative to Save Local Ash Trees The emerald ash borer (EAB) is a metallic green flying beetle that is known to bore into and kills ash trees it infests. With Boulder’s outbreak of emerald ash borer back in 2013, the devastating spread of infestation has caused massive numbers of ash tree deaths. Since Boulder has …
Is your Oak tree looking sick, scraggly, droopy, or all of the above? It could be due to the insect Kermes scale. What’s that? Kermes scale is an insect pest of red and white oak trees, as well as the pin and Gambrel oaks. Northern Red Oaks often become infested with the Kermes scale, in particular, …
Snow mold is a fungus that grows on your lawn. This year our Denver neighbors see more of this fungal foe. If you notice discolored, matted-down patches of lawn, it may be snow mold. What causes snow mold? It’s a mold we’ve seen more in the Denver area this year. Plantalk tells us that snow …
May Colorado Insect checklist of some common insect-related events – Denver metro and Boulder, Denver South, and East This is a generalized checklist of when some of the more important insect-related events tend to occur in our area. Year-to-year variations are considerable – this should be used as a guideline to anticipate and help recognize common insect …
April Colorado Insect checklist of some common insect-related events – Denver metro and Boulder, Denver South, and East This is a generalized checklist of when some of the more important insect-related events tend to occur in our area. Year-to-year variations are considerable – this should be used as a guideline to anticipate and help recognize common insect …
March Colorado Insect checklist of some common insect-related events – Denver metro and Boulder, Denver South, and East This is a generalized checklist of when some of the more important insect-related events tend to occur in our area. Year-to-year variations are considerable – this should be used as a guideline to anticipate and help recognize common insect …
November Colorado Insect checklist of some common insect-related events – Denver metro and Boulder, Denver South, and East This is a generalized checklist of when some of the more important insect-related events tend to occur in our area. Year-to-year variations are considerable, and this should be used as a guideline to anticipate and help …
October Colorado Insect checklist of some common insect-related events – Denver metro and Boulder, Denver South, and East This is a generalized checklist of when some of the more important insect-related events tend to occur in our area. Year-to-year variations are considerable, and this should be used as a guideline to anticipate and help …
CHECKLIST OF COMMON INSECT-RELATED EVENTS – Metro Denver/Boulder Area This is a generalized checklist of when some of the more important insect-related events tend to occur in the Central, South, and East Counties areas. Year-to-year variations are considerable and this should only be used as a guideline to anticipate and help recognize common insect occurrences. …
When is Lawn Fertilizing Service Effective? Lawn fertilizing service is effective in many circumstances. Time limitations, extenuating circumstances, and an unhealthy-looking lawn are just a few times when you can use a little help from a lawn fertilizing service to care for your yard when you cannot. 1) When There Isn’t Time to Fertilize Your …
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