Trees and shrubs are valuable assets to your property, enhancing its beauty and increasing its value. Recognizing this investment, our Plant Health Care Programs are meticulously crafted to ensure your trees and shrubs thrive, remaining healthy and vigorous for years to come. We offer a comprehensive suite of services, from preventative strategies to targeted remedial treatments, all tailored to meet your specific landscape needs and budgetary considerations. What truly sets us apart in the green industry is our deep-rooted plant health care expertise and our commitment to delivering programs that are both effective and environmentally responsible.
When you partner with us for your plant health care, an ISA Certified Arborist will personally attend to your needs:
- On-Site Assessment and Accurate Diagnosis: Your arborist will visit your property to thoroughly evaluate the condition of your trees and shrubs and accurately pinpoint any existing issues.
- Informed Recommendations and Testing: Following the assessment, you’ll receive clear, understandable information regarding the observed issues, along with recommendations for further diagnostic testing if deemed necessary for a precise diagnosis.
- Tailored Treatment Options: We believe in customized care. Your arborist will clearly outline all available treatment options, discussing the pros and cons of each to help you make informed decisions.
- Precise Application and Transparent Pricing: To ensure effective treatment and fair pricing, we meticulously measure the affected trees and shrubs, guaranteeing accurate application of treatments. You will always receive a comprehensive written estimate, detailing all costs upfront.
- Dedicated Support and Expert Guidance: We value clear communication and ongoing support. Your arborist will be readily available to address any questions you may have, providing guidance on treatment procedures and the overall health of your valuable trees.
Proactive Insect & Disease Management for Vibrant Plants
Insects and diseases pose a constant threat to the vitality of trees and shrubs, capable of inflicting a spectrum of damage and stress. While not all infestations or infections lead to catastrophic plant loss, their cumulative impact, compounded by environmental stressors like soil conditions and weather fluctuations, can significantly weaken and decline the health of your landscape.
Accurate Diagnosis: The Cornerstone of Effective Plant Health Care. The most critical phase of our Plant Health Care program is the meticulous diagnosis and evaluation of plant problems. Our team of Certified Technicians brings extensive expertise to accurately identify threats and, when necessary, recommend effective treatment strategies. We are committed to responsible environmental stewardship and invest heavily in researching all treatment products, ensuring they are safe for your family, pets, and the broader ecosystem.
Our treatment methodologies encompass both remedial and preventative approaches. We utilize systemic soil and trunk injections, delivering targeted protection from within the plant. In many cases, infestations or infections can be effectively managed and eliminated through expert pruning or surgical removal of affected branches or tissues. Let us collaborate with you to develop a sensible and proactive protection plan, tailored to the specific needs of your landscape. By prioritizing the health and vigor of your trees and shrubs, you create a natural defense, significantly reducing the incidence and severity of future insect and disease issues.
Nutrient Management: Cultivating Healthy Roots for Thriving Growth
The Secret to Above-Ground Beauty Lies Beneath the Surface. The visible health and appearance of your trees and shrubs are direct reflections of the conditions and processes occurring beneath the soil surface, within their root systems.
Maintaining optimal health is paramount for trees to effectively withstand both natural environmental challenges and stresses introduced by urban environments. Metro Forestry Services has developed an extensive range of root and soil treatments designed to address nutrient deficiencies and enhance the soil environment, creating ideal conditions for robust root development and function. Through thorough soil analysis, we can precisely diagnose underlying issues and recommend a targeted treatment program to achieve your landscape health objectives.
The heavy clay soils prevalent in Missouri often suffer from compaction and lack adequate oxygen, essential for roots to efficiently absorb vital nutrients. To combat this, we employ soil aeration techniques, carefully drilling holes throughout the root zone and backfilling them with rich organic material. This process improves oxygen availability and creates an environment that attracts beneficial microbes and fungi, crucial components of a healthy soil ecosystem. We further enhance soil vitality by applying biostimulants such as humic acid and mycorrhizae, effectively mimicking the nutrient-rich conditions of natural forest soils. Our comprehensive fertilization programs utilize a diverse selection of products, allowing for year-round application to precisely correct deficiencies in essential macronutrients, micronutrients, and soil pH levels, ensuring your trees receive the balanced nutrition they need to flourish.
