Trees and Shrubs

Tree & Shrub Care
Arborist-Certified Care for Trees & Shrubs

THE PROCESS

The Lawn Care Ziehler Approach to Healthier Trees & Shrubs

 

Tree Care
Step 1
Nutrient Management

Fall root-zone fertilization delivers nutrients directly to the root zone to support healthy growth, improve nutrient availability, and help trees and shrubs prepare for winter.

Step 2
Key Insect Control

Trees and shrubs can be affected by damaging insects and mites throughout the growing season. Our seasonal treatments target common pests, including Japanese beetles, scale, bagworms, caterpillars, and mites.

Step 3
Key Disease Management

Our seasonal fungicide treatments help suppress common plant diseases, including apple scab, rust, needle cast, and leaf spot. Applications are timed to help protect susceptible plants during periods of disease activity.

THE BENEFITS

Professional Care for Healthier Trees & Shrubs

Our seven-application Tree & Shrub Care Program combines seasonal treatments and regular property evaluations to help manage common insect and disease concerns while supporting plant health.

What's included in Our Seven-Application Program

  • Early Spring: Dormant Oil Treatment is applied to nourish trees and shrubs. 
  • Spring: Disease Management. Fungicide treatments in April and May help suppress common diseases, including apple scab, rust, and leaf spot, on susceptible ornamental plants.
  • Late Spring: Insect, Mite & Disease Control. Treatments in May and June target caterpillars, cool-season mites, and other foliar-feeding insects while helping suppress disease.
  • Early Summer: Insect & Mite Control. Treatments in June and July help manage Japanese beetles, bagworms, warm-season mites, and other foliar-feeding insects.
  • Mid-Summer: Insect & Mite Control. A July or August application helps address seasonal insect and mite activity.
  • Late Summer: Insect & Mite Control. Treatments in August and September target concerns such as fall webworms, mites, and other foliar-feeding insects.
  • Fall: Root-Zone Fertilization. Fertilization from September through November to deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs to correct yellowing foliage, repair summer stress and strengthen plants for winter.

More Than Just Applications

  • Regular Property Evaluations: Our tree specialists inspect your trees and shrubs during service visits to identify potential insect and disease concerns.
  • Clear Communication: We communicate our findings and recommended next steps so you understand what we observe and what your landscape may need.

  • Arborist Consultation: ISA Certified Arborist consultations are available when additional guidance is needed.

     

Our program is designed for treatable landscape trees and shrubs 20 feet tall or shorter. Treatment selection and timing depend on plant type, seasonal conditions, and the issues identified on your property.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Tree & Shrub Care

  • What is included in a Tree and Shrub Care Program?

    Our program includes seven seasonal applications focused on insect suppression, disease management, and fall root-zone fertilization. Treatments are selected based on the needs of susceptible trees and shrubs on your property.

  • How often should trees & shrubs be treated?

    Our Tree & Shrub Care Program includes seven applications throughout the growing season, from early spring through fall. Seasonal treatments help address changing insect, mite, and disease pressures while supporting plant health.

  • I noticed my specialist didn’t spray all of my plants? Why are they skipping some?

    We use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques, meaning treatments are only applied where they are beneficial and necessary. Our Tree & Shrub Specialists are arborist-certified and trained to identify which plants require treatment and which should be left untreated based on the specific needs and health of each tree or shrub

    This targeted approach allows us to reduce unnecessary product use while providing effective insect and disease control. By understanding plant biology and potential risks, our specialists can make more informed decisions that help protect the long-term health of your landscape. 

  • What insects and diseases affect trees and shrubs in Ohio?

    Common concerns include Japanese beetles, bagworms, caterpillars, mites, and other foliar-feeding insects. Trees and shrubs may also experience diseases such as apple scab, rust, needle cast, and leaf spot. The specific concerns depend on the plant species and seasonal conditions.

     

Enjoy Healthier Trees & Shrubs with Ziehler Lawn Care

Give your trees and shrubs professional care beyond the lawn. Ziehler Lawn Care provides seasonal treatments to help manage common insects and diseases and support healthy growth in Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus, Ohio.

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