Five Freaky Facts About Ticks
Ticks are very common in many parts of the United States. It’s not very pleasant to find one crawling on you, and even less pleasant to find one making a meal out of you! While ticks can be harmful to their hosts, and they can be quite creepy pests, they can also be very interesting. […]
Why Are My Boxwoods Turning Brown?
Why are my Boxwood’s Leaves Turning Brown?I have not done anything different to my front boxwood hedges, but this year they are not fully green and healthy looking. I tried fertilizer but that did not help, what is the problem? There are several different problems that could be affecting the health of your Boxwoods. For a true […]
Fall Fertilization: Your trees will thank you in the Spring.
Why Fertilize in Fall? Late September through early October is a great time to fertilize your trees and shrubs because a good dose of nutrients will help them stay nourished, protect against diseases and support root development throughout the dormant months of winter. Fertilizing a plant or tree right before winter months will also support healthy new […]
Everything You Need To Know About Horticultural Oils
What are Horticultural Oils? Horticultural Oils are lightweight oils with either a petroleum or vegetable base that have been manufactured specifically for agricultural and horticultural uses. These oils have been highly refined to remove any and all impurities and toxins and then combined with an emulsifier so they can be mixed with water and easily […]
Emerald’s Crews Restore Old Cemetery to Honor Our Veterans
On Friday, November 10th, Veterans Day, a group of 10 certified arborists and tree care specialists from Emerald Tree and Shrub Care donated their time to improve the conditions of New York City’s oldest soldier’s cemetery, West Farms Soldier Cemetery. Kevin W. Wyatt, of Emerald Tree and Shrub Care, was working at a neighboring NYC […]
Emerald Tree and Shrub Care Receives Gold Star Award from TCIA
Emerald Tree and Shrub Care Receives Gold Star Award from TCIA On Thursday, April 27th, just a day before National Arbor Day, Two local businesses received the Gold Star Award from the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA): Emerald Tree and Shrub Care, a family owned, Westchester-based provider of high-quality arboriculture and plant health care services, […]
Diversify Your Garden to Fight Pests, Naturally
Did you know that you can create (or enhance) your garden to naturally fight pests? Diversifying your landscape with more plant species can enhance the environment and attract pollinators that serve as natural ‘enemies’ to common garden pests. Below are four ways to diversify your garden and enable natural enemies that will protect your gardens […]
Developmental Pruning of Ornamental Trees & Shrubs
Ornamental trees or shrubs are very simply, plants that are grown for a decorative purpose. Each ornamental at some point was hand selected and planted for a reason. Maybe it provides shade in a much needed spot, perhaps it adds texture to an area that felt blah, defines a space as is the case with hedges, […]
Get Smart About Your Tree & Shrub Care
As Tree Care professionals, nearly every day we encounter issues that could have been avoided with proper planning. Having record of all your trees, their species, age, size and health history is the first major step to properly caring for a large property. Here at Emerald Tree and Shrub Care, we consider a tree inventory the absolute […]
A Proactive Approach to Storm Preparation
Last year, 2017, proved to be an overly active year for storms, and in many places the destruction is still felt. This year, we are taking an entirely new, proactive approach to storm preparation for our customers’ properties. The strategy can be summarized into three main pillars: Early action, thorough inspections and a multi-pronged treatment […]