| Summer is around the corner which means homeowners need to be aware and prepare for the problems they may face dealing with lawn care as well as the damaging heat that may harm trees and shrubs. Chinch Bugs and Grub  Chinch bugs and Grub pests can destruct even the best lawn care program. Chinch bugs use sharp mouth parts to draw sap and insert toxins into the crowns and stems of grass plants causing extensive damage to your lawn. Chinch bug infestation is usually discovered when irregular patches of grass begin to turn yellow and then straw colored. Watering is not the solution to this problem. These patches will continue to become larger even if you are consistently watering. Damage normally occurs during the hotter, dryer weather from June into September. Usually, the best timing for chinch bug control treatment is in early June. Our lawn care specialist, Glenn Koleda, will recommend a program that integrates both curative chinch bug treatments and preventive measures in order to maintain maximum pest control in your lawn. Grub pests which reside and live under the grass may pose an even larger problem to a homeowner’s lawn. A Grub pest eats the roots of your grass which may cause you to not realize its presence until the grass starts to die. Results of grub damage will include dead grass, plants and flowers. Summer Heat The oncoming summer heat may be especially damaging to your tree and shrub layout causing the infestation of Spider Mites. Early detection is essential for spider mite control. The first sign of an infestation is the damage they do to leaves. This is usually seen first as a speckling or white dotted pattern on the leaves. Underneath these leaf dots will be mites that are barely seen with the naked eye. A magnifying glass may be a good investment when detecting this infesting insect. Bronzing, stippling and burning on the top side of leaves are signs of the presence of spider mites. Damaged leaves turn yellow, dry up and drop from the plant. Another method to detect Spider Mites is to hold a white sheet of paper under a plant and shake the plant. Mites will fall off onto the paper as tiny black dots. A single monthly treatment to prevent mite outbreaks is an easy solution to this problem! Lawn and Plant Fungus Powdery mildew, caused by the microsphaera alni fungus, usually starts on older lilac leaves around July. Although powdery mildew usually won't kill your lilac bushes, it can ruin their appearance and can reduce or stop next season's blooming. Conditions favorable to fungus development include:
Our lawn care expert, Glenn Koleda uses a broad spectrum fungus control that will leave your lawn beautiful and green throughout every season. It is not too late to apply an application which will act as a 21 day preventative or that can cure the plant altogether. It’s always best to prevent a problem - early detection will give you the upper hand when opposing this pest. Glenn Koleda has extensive training and knowledge that can take care of any of your problems. Call us today and we will be more than happy to work with you to get the best possible outcome for your lawn. Email or call us today. |
Friday, June 1, 2012
Summer Agronomic Problems and Solutions
June Customer Appreciation
June Customer Appreciation
Christine Bertoni sat on her perfectly arranged cast iron furniture petting her labradoodle, Cooper, while explaining to Kathryn and me her history as a Truesdale customer, which has been 18-20 years. She laughs as she explains to us that she’s known Ralph since before we were born. In fact, she has been a customer of Truesdale before we were even Truesdale. Christine has used Truesdale’s services on two different properties for so many years that we felt it necessary to thank her for her loyalty and offer her a gift as a token of our appreciation.
The Bertoni family spends a lot of time in the backyard enjoying the flagstone patio which is surrounded by a luscious lawn, flowering azaleas, and rhododendron bushes. It’s a perfect oasis, which Truesdale designed and installed last fall. The property includes an intricate drainage system which keeps the yard from flooding. “Ralph is crazy about water and does everything he can to keep it away. During hurricane Irene, we had no flooding issues!” boasts Christine.
When asked what she loves the most about Truesdale, Christine claims, “I love the turn around, how fast this company gets the job done.”
Ralph’s philosophy is simple: when his crew begins to work at a location, they will work from first thing in the morning well into the evening or even through weekends to complete the job. At Truesdale, we never spread ourselves thin with too many ongoing projects; this is the reason many customers have to wait for us to even begin our work. We can assure you, it’s worth the wait because we will give every customer and every project the time and attention it deserves. We will also work with dedication to complete any of our projects in a timely and professional manner.
Christine’s least favorite thing about Truesdale is explained with a chuckle. She yells, “The prices!” She then explains, “I am just kidding, this is much more than a lawn care service. Truesdale goes above and beyond. The level of expertise that comes with this company is why I completely trust whatever Ralph wants to do.”
Now that the landscape installation is complete the Bertoni property receives our three times a year shrub and bed program, our tree and shrub program and our annual applications of premium lawn care services. These services guarantee the property looks amazing. Truesdale is proud to have such a wonderful customer and we whole heartedly thank Christine for her business and loyalty over the years.
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