Horticultural Services

The most important factor when creating a beautiful landscape is being assured that your investment will thrive for years to come. Yet many trees and landscape projects deteriorate in only a few years due to one simple problem-- poor planning.
Tree failure usually takes place over a period of years and often goes unnoticed until it's too late. When a tree becomes terminal it also becomes a serious safety hazard and the cost of removal is immense. Many landscapers simply don't have the training or experience to anticipate all the needs of all your trees.

Description of Services

Horticultural Consultation services include,

all aspects of Landscape, provided for

commercial, residential and public properties.

Tree Preservation

When construction takes place near a tree it is put at risk, proper planning is crucial for the well-being and future health of your trees. Changes in soil grade, irrigation and improper root pruning can lead to costly and irreversible problems.

Maintenance Programs
The maintenance your trees receive is without question the most important aspest in keeping them healthy. Improper irrigation is the most common cause of tree failure. Planning is the best way to prevent maintenance problems.

Pest and Disease Identification

Inspect and diagnose insect and disease problems of landscape trees and shrubs and provide recommendations for treatment. Many pests attack trees without significant threat however, there are those too that can be fatal. Pest problems are usually secondary to other issues.

Hazard Tree Detection
Inspection of trees for their hazard potential, storm damage,weak root anchorage, poor or weak limb attachment,weak trunks from cracks, decay or insect damage. Very old trees especially can appear healthy showing no signs of problems relating to interior decay or rot diseases until they fail. Annual inspection is recommended to assess their hazard potential.
Pruning Techniques
Recommendations for proper pruning,deadwooding, drop crotch pruning, crown restoration, raising, thinning. Improper pruning can permanently damage a tree and make it hazardous.

Tree Moving
In extreme cases tree relocation may be an option. Not all tree species are good candidates. Tree health, structural integrity and site conditions must be considered when evaluating a tree for relocation. A long term maintenance program must be in place to insure survival and establishment.
Landscape Design

Proper selection, layout and application of plant species to suit individual needs and desires.

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	*Tree Preservation* When construction takes place near a tree it is put at risk, proper planning is crucial for the well-being and future health of your trees. Changes in soil grade, irrigation and improper root pruning can lead to costly and irreversible problems.
*Maintenance Programs* The maintenance your trees receive is without question the most important aspest in keeping them healthy. Improper irrigation is the most common cause of tree failure. Planning is the best way to prevent maintenance problems.
	*Pest and Disease Identification* Inspect and diagnose insect and disease problems of landscape trees and shrubs and provide recommendations for treatment. Many pests attack trees without significant threat however, there are those too that can be fatal. Pest problems are usually secondary to other issues.
*Hazard Tree Detection* Inspection of trees for their hazard potential, storm damage,weak root anchorage, poor or weak limb attachment,weak trunks from cracks, decay or insect damage. Very old trees especially can appear healthy showing no signs of problems relating to interior decay or rot diseases until they fail. Annual inspection is recommended to assess their hazard potential.	*Pruning Techniques* Recommendations for proper pruning,deadwooding, drop crotch pruning, crown restoration, raising, thinning. Improper pruning can permanently damage a tree and make it hazardous.
*Tree Moving* In extreme cases tree relocation may be an option. Not all tree species are good candidates. Tree health, structural integrity and site conditions must be considered when evaluating a tree for relocation. A long term maintenance program must be in place to insure survival and establishment.	*Landscape Design* Proper selection, layout and application of plant species to suit individual needs and desires.