Degree Days - The degree day for July 17, 2024 base 50 is 2096.5. We keep track of this number because it tells us when insects are active. We cannot strictly go by the calendar. Last year on this date the degree day was 1768.5. The degree day calculation is a measurement of heat units over time, calculated from daily maximum and minimum temperatures. The next insect that we are preparing for is the cool season mite. They are active in spring and again in fall when the temperatures drop. They are active during degree day 2375 and 2806. They can do a lot of damage to Spruce Trees and Arborvitaes.
We have products that can control this mite.
Watering Guidelines for a New Landscape Correct watering is the single most important factor in establishing your new plantings. During the first year after planting, check all plants daily in summer, weekly as the temperatures cool off in Fall. Feel the base of the plants with your finger about 1” below the surface. If it is wet or damp leave it alone. If not follow these instructions – Water when the…
Call us for your Fall cleanup needs. We have fresh hardwood mulch in stock. You can pick it up, we can deliver, or we will deliver and install the mulch. We shut down irrigation systems, check your lawn for pests, and cut down the perennials that need to be cut down. Some perennials are susceptible to diseases like Peony and Phlox. We get rid of those. Some perennials like Coreopsis…
