Pruning

Proper Cuts

We make cuts at the correct angle and location to promote healing and prevent disease entry. Our techniques include:

• Branch collar preservation
• Proper cut placement
• Clean, sharp tools
• Appropriate cut size

Selective Removal

We selectively remove branches rather than shearing, which promotes natural growth patterns and plant health.

Disease Prevention

We sanitize tools between plants and make cuts that promote rapid healing, reducing disease risk.

Pest and Fertilization Programs

We recommend programs as much as possible vs single services. Our Plant Health Care programs include:

• PHC Fertilization: 4 applications per season
• Insecticide Spraying: 5 times per season

These comprehensive programs provide consistent care that keeps your plants healthy and thriving throughout the growing season.

Plant Health Assessments

We conduct comprehensive evaluations of your landscape's trees, shrubs, and ornamentals. Our specialists look for signs of stress, disease, pest damage, and nutrient deficiencies. Regular assessments allow us to track plant health over time and intervene before problems escalate.

Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

Plant diseases can quickly devastate your landscape. We identify fungal infections, bacterial diseases, and viral problems, then apply appropriate treatments. Common issues in central Washington include powdery mildew, fire blight, root rot, and various leaf spot diseases. We use a combination of cultural practices, biological controls, and targeted fungicides when necessary.

Insect and Pest Management

We monitor for common landscape pests including aphids, scale insects, spider mites, borers, and leaf miners. Our integrated pest management (IPM) approach prioritizes biological controls and selective treatments that target pests while preserving beneficial insects. We only use pesticides when necessary and always choose the least toxic effective option.

Soil Amendments and Nutrition (Optional)

Healthy plants start with healthy soil. We test soil pH and nutrient levels, then recommend amendments to correct deficiencies. Our programs may include organic compost applications, specialized fertilizers for trees and shrubs, mycorrhizal fungi to improve root function, and sulfur or lime to adjust pH. This is an optional upsell to the standard PHC program.

Deep Root Fertilization (Optional)

For established trees and large shrubs, we inject liquid fertilizer directly into the root zone. This method bypasses turf competition and delivers nutrients where they are most needed. Deep root fertilization is especially beneficial for stressed trees, newly transplanted specimens, and plants in compacted urban soils. This is an optional upsell to the standard PHC program.

Mulching Programs

Proper mulching conserves moisture, moderates soil temperature, suppresses weeds, and adds organic matter as it decomposes. We apply 2-3 inches of quality mulch around trees and shrubs, keeping it pulled back from trunks to prevent rot and pest harboring.

Stress Mitigation

Central Washington's hot, dry summers and cold winters stress landscape plants. We implement strategies to reduce stress including proper watering programs, anti-desiccant sprays for evergreens before winter, and supplemental treatments during heat waves or drought.