
One of the greatest sources of pride for a homeowner is the landscape that surrounds his or her home. In addition to providing aesthetic qualities, a well-maintained landscape raises property values, and if the homeowner were to sell, it can help the home sell faster.
Whether its landscape beds full of blooming flowers or an outdoor patio surrounded by carefully trimmed ornamental plants, homeowners invest heavily in the exterior appearance of their homes.
At Extreme Pest, in addition to preventing and eliminating pests from gaining entry to your home, also can help protect your lawn, ornamental plants and trees from destructive insects and diseases.
The three items homeowners should be most aware of when protecting their plants and trees from harmful pests and disease are:
Proper fertilization
Insect control
Irrigation
Fertilize: It’s not just your lawn that needs regular fertilization; the shrubs and trees in your yard need to be fertilized to keep them healthy and make them less susceptible to disease and pests. There are two types of fertilization – deep root using a liquid, or surface using a granular – that will help promote a healthy shrub or tree.
Control insects: Aphids are a threat to ornamental plants and trees because they siphon off saprose care and deny proper nutrients. Plants will not bloom as strongly and their energy dissipates, making them more susceptible to disease and insects.
Irrigate: Many homeowners shut off their irrigation systems over the winter and forget that plants and trees need to be irrigated. Tree and plant roots are buried beneath the surface and need to receive regular deep-watering sessions to maintain their health.
Signs of trouble: When a plant turns yellow from its normal green, it can be a sign it isn’t receiving proper nutrients. Aphids are common in Florida, and if you notice a sticky sap (called honeydew) coming from a tree, it indicates that aphids are present. The sweet and sticky honeydew is also a favorite food of ants, and homeowners can get hit with a double whammy – ants and aphids – when this happens.
We can make recommendations on proper irrigation practices for your lawn, plants, and trees, and also can recommend a fertilization program that will meet your yard’s specific needs. If pests and disease are present, Extreme Pest can offer you options to eliminate the threat for good.
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