by James Kadlubar | Dec 18, 2020 | Plant Health Care
An Introduction to Horticultural Oils Dormant and horticultural oils are effective against exposed tree insect eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults. Dormant oils are sprayed on trees in the winter before their buds open in the spring. In Denver, these oils can be used in...
by James Kadlubar | Sep 24, 2020 | Plant Health Care, Tree Insect Control
The best time to check for Mountain Pine Beetle (MPB) infestation is in winter. Check for “pitch tubes” on the trunks of your trees. The tree forms these tubes in its attempt to flush out the intrusive beetles. If you see some, use a hatchet to cut off a...
by James Kadlubar | Sep 14, 2020 | Plant Health Care
Keeping It Green Ross Tree offers a Plant Health Care (PHC) service that takes a holistic and comprehensive approach to tree, shrub, and lawn care. In contrast, most tree companies just service trees and sometimes shrubs. We keep all the woody plants and turf in a...
by James Kadlubar | Jun 17, 2020 | Plant Health Care, Tree Health Care
Homeowners across many neighborhoods in Denver noticed some common summer tree issues as they inspected their trees and got their gardens ready for planting. By June, tree issues such as – frost damage, winter kill, and Chlorosis – become apparent. They...
by James Kadlubar | Jun 3, 2020 | Plant Health Care, Tree Health Care, Tree Insect Control
The Control of Japanese Beetles You know it is summer in Denver when we start handpicking Japanese Beetles (Popillia japonica) off plants in our yards. By midsummer, these voracious eaters overwhelm many neighborhoods frustrating homeowners and gardeners to no end....
