LATE SUMMER and EARLY FALL is an excellent time of year to fertilize your shade trees, large pines and large spruces. SPRING (April and May) can also be a good time to fertilize. We suggest fertilizing only when a need for fertilizing is identified. The root system is often compromised by paving, building, digging for water lines, gas lines, sprinkler systems, etc. 2. There is competition from turf grass, shrubs, flowers, and other trees that are often crowded into small urban lots. 3. Leaves and grass clippings that would return some nutrients to the soil are usually removed and not allowed to decompose beneath the trees.
There are many tree companies in the mid-Michigan region. Some are services that offer tree trimming, bracing and removal. Others offer IPM (Integrated Pest Management) and Plant Health Care. Some are landscapers who offer installation of trees and shrubs as well as design services. How can the consumer who needs services decide who to hire? Angies list, Better Business Bureau and other consumer information companies can offer personal testimony and satisfaction information. But how can a homeowner know that a company provides current best practices and is adequately insured?
A visit to your property by a certified arborist to inspect, identify, and evaluate all trees and shrubs. An invoice accompanies the written report. The charge for a problem-focused consultation is $100. For a complete landscape consultation, the charge is $150. There may be a mileage and travel time increment for consultations outside the Midland area. The simplest reason is that you are paying for the time and expertise of a certified arborist. We have been unable to find a certified arborist who is able to offer his time and travel for free.
