Tree & Shrub Care

Why Trees and Shrubs Need Professional Care

Trees and shrubs are investments in your property. Mature trees can increase home values by thousands of dollars. Healthy shrubs provide privacy, curb appeal, and habitat for wildlife. But these plants face constant challenges in South Florida's climate, from pests and diseases to hurricane damage and nutrient deficiencies.

Neglected trees become hazards. Dead branches can fall during storms. Diseased trees spread problems to healthy plants. Overgrown shrubs block windows and walkways. Professional tree and shrub care prevents these problems while keeping your landscape looking its best. Regular maintenance is always cheaper than emergency tree removal or replacing dead plants.

Complete Tree and Shrub Services

We provide comprehensive care for all the trees and shrubs on your property. From young plants that need establishment care to mature specimens that need pruning and protection, we handle it all. Here's what our tree and shrub care includes:

• Professional pruning for health, safety, and appearance
• Disease diagnosis and treatment programs
• Pest control for common Florida tree pests
• Fertilization with nutrients trees actually need
• Storm damage assessment and cleanup
• Deep root feeding for stressed or declining trees
• Shrub shaping and hedge trimming

Each property needs different care depending on the species you have and their condition. We'll assess your trees and shrubs, identify any issues, and create a care plan that keeps everything healthy. Regular maintenance visits catch problems early when they're easier and cheaper to fix.

Pruning Done Right

Pruning is both an art and a science. Done correctly, it improves tree health, enhances appearance, and removes hazardous branches. Done wrong, it can damage trees permanently and create safety issues. We follow proper pruning techniques that promote healthy growth.

For trees, we remove dead or diseased branches, thin crowns to reduce wind resistance, and raise lower branches to clear walkways and structures. We never top trees or remove more than 25 percent of the canopy in one season. These bad practices stress trees and create weak growth that's prone to breakage.

Shrub pruning focuses on maintaining natural form while controlling size. Formal hedges get precise trimming to keep clean lines. Flowering shrubs get pruned at the right time of year to maximize blooms. And overgrown foundation plantings get rejuvenation pruning to bring them back to appropriate size. Proper pruning complements our comprehensive lawn maintenance services for a polished landscape.

Fighting Pests and Diseases

South Florida's warm, humid climate is perfect for tree pests and diseases. Scale insects, borers, and fungal diseases can quickly damage or kill valuable trees if not treated. Many problems start small and aren't obvious until serious damage has occurred.

We monitor for common issues during regular maintenance visits. Yellowing leaves, unusual spots, premature leaf drop, and visible insects all signal problems. Early diagnosis means simpler treatment. We use targeted treatments that address the specific pest or disease without harming beneficial insects or the environment.

Preventing problems is always better than treating them. Proper fertilization, adequate watering from well-designed irrigation systems, and good pruning practices keep trees strong enough to resist many pests and diseases naturally. Healthy trees are the best defense against problems. We also work with landscape designers to select disease-resistant species for new plantings.

Storm Preparation and Recovery

Hurricane season is a reality in Doral. Strong winds can break branches, uproot trees, and turn healthy trees into property hazards. Proper tree maintenance before storm season reduces these risks. We identify weak branches, thin dense canopies to reduce wind load, and remove dead wood that could become projectiles.

After storms, we provide damage assessment and cleanup. Sometimes a damaged tree can be saved with proper pruning. Other times removal is the safest option. We'll evaluate each situation and recommend the best course of action. Quick response after storms prevents additional damage and gets your property back to normal faster.

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