What does TruGreen spray on shrubs?

Your TruGreen tree and shrub specialist will spray horticultural oil on the bark of affected plants, where overwintering insects, eggs and diseases may be growing. This plant protection can prevent significant damage to your landscape when performed at the right time.

Does TruGreen plant bushes?

The PhD certified specialists at TruGreen® understand that tree services are just as vital to a healthy yard as proper lawn care, which is why they have specialized services specifically designed to give those trees and shrubs the proper care they need to thrive.

Is TruGreen safe for trees?

Dicamba not only kills plants where it is applied, but has been found to drift far into neighboring properties and kill other people’s plants as well. This means that treatments meant for your grass could kill your trees and shrubs, and your neighbor’s trees and shrubs.

How long should I stay off the lawn after a TruGreen application?

After a service, TruGreen advises customers to allow the application to dry before their families and pets can resume enjoying their lawns. Depending on weather conditions, the drying process usually takes from 1-2 hours.

What are trees and shrubs?

“Trees are woody, perennial plants that have one central stem, are generally more than 12 feet in height, and normally have a distinct head. Shrubs are woody, perennial plants that have a number of stems usually produced from near the soil line of the plant.

What is the best fertilizer for trees and shrubs?

Research in woody plant nutrition has shown however that nitrogen is the element that yields the greatest growth response in trees and shrubs. For this reason, high nitrogen fertilizers with N-P-K ratios of 4-1-1, 3-1-1 or 3-1-2 are generally recommended for feeding established woody plants.

Should you mow before TruGreen comes?

You usually don’t want to mow your lawn within 24 hours before any such treatment. This is because if you mow right before an herbicide treatment, there isn’t much leaf area left to absorb the weed control. If a broadleaf weed control doesn’t come in contact with enough of the plant’s foliage, it won’t be effective.

Should I water before TruGreen?

For most products, rainfall before or after an application typically enhances the effectiveness of your TruGreen application. Water is vital for proper plant health and aids in carrying nutrients into the soil so they can be absorbed by a plant’s root system.

What is the TruGreen tree and shrub program?

TruGreen’s Tree & Shrub program is designed to promote the health of your trees and shrubs, targeting foliage where common and predictable insects, mites and diseases attack. Some invasive species require a more specialized approach, for which TruGreen has developed individualized treatment plans. Is my TruGreen Tree and Shrub service guaranteed?

How much does it cost to get a lawn serviced at TruGreen?

Lawns less than 5,000 square feet may qualify for a first application only price of $29.95. Valid at participating TruGreen locations. Availability of services may vary by geography. Not to be combined with or used in conjunction with any other offer or discount.

Why choose TruGreen tree and shrub fertilization?

Our TruGreen Tree and Shrub Specialists are trained and certified to use the correct method of fertilization for various landscape situations by using both liquid fertilizer injected into the root zone and granular fertilizer to the soil surface. With fertilizing taken care of, what’s left? A strong line of defense from insects and diseases! 4.

How often do I need to apply tree and shrub applications?

The timeframe between tree and shrub applications varies and is often adjusted based on current horticultural conditions.