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Sun scald

Sunscald on maples

Wrap the trunk of young red maples during the winter months with a paper tree wrap to prevent sunscald. Sunscald appears as a dead sunken area on the south or southwestern side of the tree trunk. The damage is caused by the heating and freezing of bark tissue and wrapping the tree provides extra insulation. Remove the tree wrap when the tree leafs out again in the spring.
Wilt pruf

Wilt pruf

To keep your holly, boxwood, azaleas and euonymus looking their best over the winter it is a good idea to spray them with Wilt-pruf. Wilt-pruf is a clear sealant that reduces the loss of moisture through the leaves during the winter months when frozen ground deprives the plant of its moisture intake. It also gives the plant an attractive glossy appearance. Apply when the temperature is above freezing.
Feeding trees and shrubs

Feeding trees and shrubs

November is the best time to fertilize trees and shrubs. Fertilizing your trees has several advantages. More rapid growth, faster recovery from pruning, injury or pest problems and better fall foliage color.
Watering in the winter

Watering in the winter

Don't forget about your plants during the winter. If we have prolonged dry spells get out and water. Newly installed plants and lawns are especially vulnerable as are established evergreens. To ensure that your plants remain healthy please water as weather conditions allow. A thick layer of mulch will also help to retain moisture.
Winterizer

Winterizer

Fall is the best time to fertilize your fescue lawn. We recommend applying Fertilome Winterizer in September, October and November waiting at least 30 days between applications. In the fall, grass uses fertilizer to develop a stronger root system and store energy for the following year. A lawn properly fed in the fall will be healthier and better looking the entire year and require less fertilization in the spring.

Garden Tips

Sunscald on maples

Wilt pruf

Feeding trees and shrubs

Watering in the winter

Winterizer

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