Your trees and shrubs can get sick too. However, not all is lost. You can greatly reduce the risk of your plants contracting disease or being overrun by pests by taking some preventive measures. Here are a few things you can do:
When you know how to recognize pests or disease, you’ll often find that you’re able to identify problems while they’re in the early stages. This is when they’re much more treatable and haven’t done too much damage to your trees. A mountain pine beetle infestation, for instance, isn’t too hard to spot. During the winter as you monitor your trees, look for pitch tubes on their trunks. If you do spot tree tubes, remove a small piece of bark and take a closer look at the wood underneath. Is it bluish-grey? If so, pests have infested your tree and it may have to be removed. If you spot it early enough, you’ll be able to nip the problem in the bud before your other trees are infested.
If you own plants and trees, it’s important for you to learn smart plant care. Even the most basic things such as ensuring plant beds and surrounding areas are clean can minimize the risk of pest infestations. Rotating plants from year to year will also help, as will removing clippings and dead leaves. You should also plant your crops during the right time of year to avoid the time when certain pests come out to play. Making sure your plants and trees get enough water is incredibly important as stressed plants are a lot more prone to damage. Mulch, fertilizer, and lots of TLC will do wonders for newly-planted trees and shrubs.
Advancements in science and technology have made it possible for pest-resistant varieties of many plants to be developed. If you want to plant something that is particularly prone to pest or disease, it may be a good idea to opt for the pest-resistantvariety that is stronger and more durable.
Different types of plants and trees have different preferences when it comes to soil, moisture, sunlight, and more. It’s important for you to choose the right spot. The wrong spot may put it under stress and keep it from thriving.
Pests and disease can spread easily throughout your yard, especially when you haven’t got much variety. Make sure you diversify your trees, plants, and shrubs. This not only reduces the risk of a complete infestation but gives your yard a unique look.
Not every insect that you spot in your yard is bad. There are plenty of things such as ladybugs, lacewings, praying mantids, and more that help you keep your plants and trees healthy by eating dangerous pests. There is certainly a time and place for insecticides. However, if you spot these garden-friendly insects, give them a chance to do what they do best first.
You can do quite a bit to prevent pest infestations and disease from coming to your yard on your own. However, there are definitely times when you’ll need to bring in the experts. Tree care professionals can help you address your plant and tree problems while minimizing damage. Need a hand with keeping pests and disease away from your yard? We’re here to help! Contact us today to see what we can do for you.
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