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 David Boswell | Oct 7, 2020 | Plant Health Care, Tree Health Care, tree pruning
It’s a common misconception that winter tree pruning is not recommended, and tree service companies close down in the winter. Ross Tree operates twelve months of the year and provides tree services throughout the Denver area during the winter. For many...
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 David Boswell | Jul 22, 2020 | Plant Health Care, Tree Health Care, tree pruning, Tree Removal
Take a bike ride along any bike trail in Denver, and there is widespread tree damage across the City. Many trees have half-dead crowns, leafless branches, and stunted growth. What happened? The simple answer is Denver’s weather threw some hard pitches and struck out...
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...