Tree and Shrub Care
Round 1 Merit / Dormant Oil
This pre-season liquid treatment helps prevent certain
insects, such as scale, lacebugs, aphids, and other leaf-
feeding pests. We apply Merit, which is a systemic
insecticide that is absorbed by plants, and as insects
feed on foliage during the season kills the insects. It’s a
great product, which provides about 5 months of pest-
control. We also include liquid dormant oil, which
basically smothers eggs of certain insects such as scale,
and prevents them from becoming a problem. This
service especially does a great job on preventing
lacebug damage on Azaleas. It also does a good job in
preventing scale on Euonymous, Maple trees, and other
ornamentals.
Round 2 Merit Injection / Fertilization
Certain trees especially are subject to leaf-feeding
caterpillars and other insects. The Merit Insecticide,
injected into the root system, will help prevent these
problems during the main part of the growing season.
We also include a balanced soluble fertilizer, to help
provide for the nutritional needs of growing plants. This
service will help your trees and shrubs grow healthier
and help prevent insect damage.
Round 3 Azalea Fertilization
Azaleas are beautiful shrubs in many landscapes. In
order to perform well, they must be fertilized on an
annual basis with special Azalea fertilizer. Late spring to
early summer, after the spring blooms are finished, is
time when this service is provided. We use a specially
blended granular blend with slow-release nitrogen,
organic fertilizer, phosphorus, potassium, secondary
nutrients, and sulfur to help acidify the soil. We also add
a booster application of granular Merit insecticide, to
extend the control of Lacebugs into the summer.
Round 4-6 Insect / Disease Control
From mid-spring through early fall, we can apply from 1-
3 liquid treatments of an insecticide/fungicide
combination. This spray will help prevent many common
ornamental diseases and control damaging insects. At
certain time, especially during the summer, we’ll also
include a Miticide for spider mites. We also include a
small amount of foliar fertilizer to help with the color and
health of your ornamentals. We time these treatments
about 5-6 weeks apart, during the main part of the
growing season when the potential for disease and
insects is greater. Depending upon your plants and your
expectations, we can schedule 1,2, or all 3 of these
services. Most customers will subscribe to the late spring
and early summer treatments, and hold off on the final
one.
Round 7 Tree & Shrub Fertilization
This is the most important treatment for your trees and
shrubs. Late fall is the best time to fertilize trees and
shrubs with a deep-root feeding of important nutrients.
We inject a specially formulated liquid ornamental
fertilizer into the root zone of your ornamentals which is
absorbed and utilized by the plants the following spring.
Proper fertilization helps provide a healthy plant, which
will perform better, grow more, and stand up to pest
problems better. In some cases, we can also provide this
service in early spring, in conjunction with injection of
Merit insecticide for systemic insect control during the
season.
To request a quote on the above service or any that we
offer, you can fill out the simple form below. Whether you
are a current or new customer we can get you a quote
quickly so that we can start your service as soon as
possible.
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GENTRY LAWNCARE
215 The Green Way
Tool, TX 75143
903-880-7898
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