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“ Prune Ahead” to Storm-Proof Your Trees

Pruning now is better than storm damage cleanup later.

Lightning protection systems really do protect large, valuable trees.

Hiring a professional is strongly advised, since we know the dangers.

Plan ahead! Our arborists will prune to enhance appearance, health, and safety.

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We frequently advocate pruning in winter, but trees under the care of a certified arborist can and should be pruned during the growing season as needed.

When is that? When the arborist assesses your trees and spots large, hazardous dead or damaged branches that could fall out of the tree during heavier than usual wind.

Overextended branches are another reason to prune before summer storms hit. If they stick out from the tree’s canopy, catching the brunt of the wind and rain, they could be dealing with more weight and force than they can take. Pruning such branches takes some of the weight and length out of them so the wind has less leverage to break them off.

While on the topic of preventing storm damage, we should mention lightning protection systems. They are critically important to protect large, aesthetically valuable trees in vulnerable locations, meaning large trees that are taller than surrounding trees and therefore likely targets for lightning strikes.

Should you do your own pruning? The first issue to consider is safety, of course. Our crews wear helmets and other safety gear and undergo regular training. Not only is it easy to get injured when pruning trees, it’s also possible to do irreversible damage to the tree. Unlike your lawn or a flowerbed, a mature tree provides a large economic and aesthetic benefit that can’t easily be replaced.

The second do-it-yourself consideration is time. Professional tree crews have the skills, experience and equipment to do in half a day what might take the homeowner an entire weekend or more. We’ve observed from our own lives that most people have more than enough family, hobby and sports activities to fill up the weekend without adding tree care to the mix!

JOHN BREWER, ISA Certified Arborist

EXISTING TREES AND SHRUBS:

Check for insect problems and get the population under control. Gains in overall plant health in tree will be incremental over time, so it’s important to get started now if there’s an infestation.

Check for nutrient deficiency. When you fertilize, that positive impact will be felt down the road. Now’s the time to determine whether fertilization is needed.

Check for disease. Signs of disease call for a treatment plan in the spring of next year. For example, on a crabapple tree showing no leaves in late summer 2017, you’d want a plan in place to treat it in early spring 2018, so that it is able to maintain its foliage for the entire 2018 growing season.

Prune. Winter pruning is something we advocate, but that does not mean it’s bad to prune during the growing season. Absent threats such as known pests that target a particular species, the benefits of pruning outweigh the risks.

NEW PLANTINGS:Think ahead about the plantings you want to have done, whether they be spring flowering shrubs, trees or something else. Old, overgrown plants can be pulled out and new plants installed so that you’ll have beautiful flowers or colorful foliage for next year’s growing season.

LAWN: To make your lawn better for next year, even August or September of this year is not too late to have us get started. We’ll first work on getting the broadleaf weeds in check. followed by aeration and overseeding, then fertilizing in late fall.

Just tap into that reservoir of patience, give us a call, and in 2018 you’ll have big, green, lush lawn and a landscape full of vibrant, healthy trees, shrubs and other plants.

If you’re one of our lawn care customers, you probably love the results of James Rupp’s work. As head of AEI’s lawn care division, James can be seen throughout the season tackling crabgrass, broadleaf weeds, and other enemies of healthy turf (and of discerning homeowners).

“We’re very happy to have James here as part of our team,” says Tina Tresselt, AEI owner and vice president. ”He always has a smile on his face, gives great customer service and has a passion for what he is doing. Although he’s only been here for two years, we don’t know what we’d do without him.“

James loves being outdoors, whether fishing, hiking or gardening. He lives in Lancaster County with his wife Christina and two dogs who are siblings, Abbie and Mickey Fang.

Meet James Rupp

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” ”Scott R., Lancaster

James timed the application perfectly so that our lawn was cut before he arrived to apply the chemical to our yard. Thank you!

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Patience is a virtue without which it would be impossible to care for trees, shrubs, grass, and flowers. You’re always working toward goals that are months or even years away.

That’s what makes it so important, here in August of 2017, to get a plan in place for overall improvement of your landscape for 2018. That’s what plant health care (PHC) is all about—getting problems in check to improve the health of plants for following season. Here are some areas we’ll be focusing on this time of year:

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“ I’ve been very pleased with several things over the years: John’s knowledge, the professionalism of the crew members, and their willingness to explain everything as clearly as they can to us.”

- Rosemary Cooper

We’re proud to have been a small part of the Longwood Gardens MainFountain Garden revitalization! It’s a must-see, and an easy drive from Lancaster. If you haven’t been there, plan a trip soon! Here are a few photos:

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AEI President Ben Tresselt, III with Longwood Gardens Grounds Division Leader Shawn Kister

Tina and Ben Tresselt relax by the fountain

The fountains come to life.

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Sometimes we need to come to the rescue of thirsty plants. The first scenario is, of course, long periods with no significant rain, which can put drought stress on lawns, trees, and shrubs. The second is after new plantings, when the root systems are just not able to extract water from the ground efficiently.

When responding to dry conditions, remember that trees and shrubs need less frequent, deeper watering. Established plants that are drought-sensitive will tell you they need water when they are wilted or droopy.

In general, it’s good to avoid overnight watering, because water on foliage can encourage disease. Watering in morning is best for shrubs and lawns. For trees, you can get away with evening watering. Do it with the hose nozzle removed, dripping slowly over the roots.

How much water? Newly planted trees need ten gallons per inch of trunk diameter per week, spread out over several long, deep waterings.

Newly seeded grass should be kept moist for three weeks. Water lightly (10 minutes) at least once a day, up to three times a day. After mowing, reduce to watering two to three days a week, 30 to 45 minutes total per day.

There is a lot more to watering than these general guidelines can convey, of course. If you have questions about how to water your trees, shrubs, or lawn, don't hesitate to call or email us for specific advice.

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How well do you know Pennsylvania’s

21 state symbols? Many people can

tell you the state tree (eastern

hemlock), flower (mountain laurel),

and game bird (ruffed grouse),

but can you guess the state animal,

state fish, and state insect?

State animal: White-tailed deerState fish: Brook trout State insect: Pennsylvania firefly