The Emerald Ash Borer recently reared its ugly head in Ft. Worth, TX. The Texas Forest Service has prepared for this moment for several years, knowing it would only be a matter of time until EAB would be found. The story of how it was found is unique…. In April of 2017, a 10 year old […]
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Arborjet is committed to our local communities. As far we’re concerned, we have an obligation to find solutions to help support our urban forests. Every once in a while, we get an opportunity to make a real difference that has the potential to impact an entire community. That opportunity was granted to us this week […]
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Over the last couple of weeks, there has been a tremendous amount of news around the polar vortex, and the unusually frigid conditions in the upper Midwest. Temperatures were recorded in the mid-twenties below zero. Inevitably when this occurs, local stake holders debate the impact of such cold temperatures on the Emerald Ash Borer population. […]
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Why Use AccuFlo? • Saves time and money by eliminating waste and guesswork • Allows for multiple treatments made quickly and easily on different types and sizes of plants • Can be used to precisely apply fertilizers, moisture management solutions, plant growth regulators, or water soluble insecticides or fungicides Arborjet’s initiative starts with identifying the […]
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Going into this New Year we are looking forward to participating in even more events with the green industry to preserve and enhance our natural and urban landscapes, as well as continuing to support tree health in our communities. Closing out 2018… In November, Beaver Creek and the Vail Valley foundation hosted the Xfinity Birds […]
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Recently, we continued our Saving America’s Iconic Trees Tour with a stop at Cornell University. Along with members of the Cornell University staff, graduate students, and a Michael Grimm Landscape & Tree Service, we injected 47 trees, totaling 802” DBH, in the naturalized areas of the campus. Choosing Our Trees An Ash tree inventory was […]
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Now that the dog days of summer are through, it’s time to get out there and apply fall treatments to protect your clients’ trees into the spring! Although there are a multitude of issues that could be affecting trees currently, one condition you are likely to be called upon to treat is anthracnose. Here’s what […]
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With hurricane season in full swing, preparation plans are critical. In addition to storm preparation kits and emergency plans, it is also important to develop a plan to protect landscape and turf at homes, sports fields, golf courses, and commercial properties. Maintaining healthy trees and plants is one of the best ways to help landscapes […]
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The extreme weather we have been seeing the U.S. the past couple of years has caused plant and tree destruction. This destruction causes populations of pests like pine bark beetle to explode because they rush in when the trees’ defense systems are suppressed. By starting to take preventative measures now, you can make sure pine […]
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Though there are numerous types of grasses and even more cultivars, the seed germination process is basically the same. While this discussion is not about choosing seed varieties, I would strongly encourage you to do your homework on turfgrass types and cultivars before deciding which seed to sow. Aside from timing and proper site preparation, […]
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