July 2022
Happy Independence Day!!!
Autumn Tree Lawn and Landscape will be CLOSED
MONDAY, JULY 4TH
"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms it will be because we destroyed ourselves" -Abraham Lincoln
JULY LAWN TIPS

Whenever possible mow during a cool time of day. The mowing height should be between 2.5 to 3 inches for most of the season, except during summer stresses when the lawn mowing height should be raised to 3 to 3.5 inches. Raising the mowing height provides more insulation from the summer heat and reduces water loss from your soil. As we go into July, please raise the mower to avoid any extra stress on the lawn. This time of year is also a great time to make sure your mower blade is nice and sharp. Ideally, the mower blade should be sharpened every 20-25 hours of run time or for most homeowners 2-3 times a year.

Proper irrigation and sprinkler coverage is also one of the most important parts of keeping the lawn healthy as we go into our hottest times of the year.  Between irrigation and natural rainfall, your grass should receive between 1 and 1.5 inches of water each week during the summer. Water deeply 2 to 3 times a week for the best results. Your turf should receive about 1/3 an inch of water every time you water to maintain deeper roots, thus helping protect against drought. If you start to see areas browning quickly, please check sprinkler coverage to ensure all the lawn areas are receiving an equal amount of moisture while the system is running. 

Ensuring the lawn is mowed correctly, with a sharp blade, and regular watering will keep the lawn healthy. A healthy thick lawn is the best way to avoid issues including weeds, insects, and disease. With water restrictions one way to combat drought stress in turf is to apply revive on a monthly basis
BIOLOGICAL PLANT SUPPLEMENT
Influence by Organic Approach is a complete liquid formulation of natural stress-reducing plant hormones. Our soil is a dynamic network of living organisms. Healthy soil can have billions of microorganisms living within it. This microscopic life determines the overall health of the soil and the health of all the plants we grow. However, soil requires a constants source of food to keep it alive and healthy. For soil, one primary microbial food source is organic matter.

Our soil is much different from the soil you find in the forest. Our soil lacks the necessary organic matter to sustain the soil's life. As the soil life is decreased, so are the available nutrients for the plants. This is why we need to supplement our plants and soil with materials to help them. We can do so by implementing additional biological microbes to fix this problem. The use of organic materials will feed the soil life and stimulate the biological activity needed to develop healthy soil, producing healthier and more productive plants. 

With recent damage from our mid spring snow, Our trees will need a bit of a boost. Bio-stimulants are built for this exact situation. Prop up the root system of your damaged trees with Influence.

Sign for the INF soil injection today.
NOTES FROM THE PHC DEPARTMENT
Insects and Pressure
ELM LEAF BEETLE
Elm leaf beetles are common insects that chew leaves of elm trees. Leaves damaged by elm leaf beetle larvae look lacy, turn brown and may prematurely drop from the trees. Elm Leaf Beetle was spotted pretty early this spring around quite a few properties. Keep an eye out for Excessive damage to Elms as we head into July.
ELM LEAF MINER
Various types of leaf miners attack various kinds of plants. It appears as yellow squiggly lines in the leaves. damage can also appear as spots or blotches. Elm Leaf Miner was not that common and pressure from this insect was moderate at best. This little guy is better controlled with preventative sprays and insecticides. Once you see the damage from this Insect the damage is already done, there is nothing that can be done at that point.
KERMES SCALE
Kermes scale are aggressive sap-sucking pests that can cause significant damage in pin and oak trees. The adult female scales are tan to brown, 1/4” in diameter, round and immobile. The scale resembles a small marble. New infections seem to be low in our estimation.
IPS ENGRAVER BEETLE
The number of trees in town dying from IPS Engraver Beetle started off at a rapid pace this year. Due to the extended drought conditions as we wrapped up 2021. Now that we have entered summer of 2022 this is the time of year that their activity have come to a crawl. This is deceiving because they can appear to be gone, they have just become more dormant. Continuing preventative treatment for your Spruce and Pine trees, unfortunately once these pests enter the tree there is very little we can do.


EMERALD ASH BORER
This deadly insect is still making its way across the metro area. Sightings of the Emerald Ash Borer and its pattern of travel place it around the Arvada city line behind Regis College. It will spread. Preventative treatment PRIOR to the pressure arriving is CRITICAL!
WHERE ARE THE JAPANESE BEETLES???
DON'T BE FOOLED.... THEY MUST HAVE HIT TRAFFIC BECAUSE THEY ARE RUNNING LATE, BUT STILL COMING, JUST WAIT FOR IT!
Japanese beetles are a serious pest of flowers, trees and shrubs, fruits and vegetables, field crops, and turf. Adults feed on more than 300 plant species, whereas the grubs feed mainly on the roots of grasses. Adult Japanese beetles feed on the leaves, flowers, and fruits of many different plants. They skeletonize leaves by feeding on the tissue between the major veins giving them a lace-like appearance. Damaged leaves turn brown and may fall off. Get ahead of their destruction now and sign up for our Japanese Beetle treatment application.
BACTERIAL AND FUNGAL PROBLEMS?
These seem to be at a low this year. Not that it cannot happen, currently it is not wide spread at the moment. Fire Blight and Cytospora lay and wait for beneficial conditions. Always keep an eye on your Apples, Crabapples and Spruce trees.
FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE FOR YOUR TREES IS HYDRATION!

Many people think that with the cloud covered afternoons and rain storms here and there, along with irrigation systems or sprinklers, that their trees have sufficient water. Our beautiful state is just too dry for this to be enough water to hydrate your trees properly. Your trees would appreciate as well as benefit from taking your hose out once a month, placing it at the base of the tree on a slow drip or trickle for 40 minutes. OR give us a call to schedule deep root watering to help assure that your trees are healthy and hydrated.
We here at Autumn Tree Lawn and Landscape wish you all a happy and safe holiday weekend
#GO AVS!!!