What's eating my plants?

August 2020

Pesty Japanese Beetles

If you haven't had to deal with Japanese Beetles count yourself lucky. For the rest of those that have watched your beautiful flowers and beloved plants become skeletonized by this pest know there are ways to help reduce beetle feeding. There is the pick and squish method, the soapy water bucket method, and pheromone traps. These methods help but they don't control the masses. Autumn Tree will help you gain control with our Japanese beetle treatment program. We have a few products that are tailored to your plants specific needs. Call us to set up a program that is right for you.

The Dog Days of Summer

Aphids, mites, and thrips are three major sap-feeding pests that treat our garden like an open buffet. As temperatures rise in Denver and our plants flourish throughout the season, pests can multiply causing significant damage. It is important to have an integrated pest management (IPM) program in place to be able to stay ahead of the insect population. Don't wait till you pests to start a program. Once you see adult insects it is very difficult to gain back control. With IPM principles in mind and Autumn Tree Lawn and Landscape as your partner, you can build a healthy, harmonious garden.

IPM PROGRAM

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(Left to right mulch: dark brown fines, dark brown, and natural)

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know you can apply fall mulch just like you do in spring. Fall mulch refreshes what's broken down. Mulch works to retain soil moisture, suppress weed growth, and protect bare soil from erosion.

The above picture shows the 3 types of mulch available for installation. This organic mulch is 100% recycled branches and logs locally sourced in Denver. It is aged and rotated to eliminate tree pathogens and mats down so it doesn't blow away. Contact Autumn Tree Lawn and Landscape to set up your mulch estimate now.

Live Edge Slabs Available

5280 Milling has a great inventory of raw live edge slabs available for your creative woodworking needs.

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for a complete list of what is on hand.

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By now you have heard about Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). At this point in time the question is not if, but when this destructive pest will spread to your Ash trees. EAB was first detected in Boulder in 2013 spreading to the Arvada area by 2019. Treating your trees now is the best preventative plan.

Here are some warning signs for EAB:

Thinning of leaves and upper branches and twigs
Serpentine tunnels produced by larvae under the bark
D-shaped exit holes 1/8-inch wide
New sprouts on the lower trunk or lower branches
Vertical splits in the bark
Increased woodpecker activity

EAB is fatal to all infested Ash trees unless the trees have been chemically treated. We want our clients to be aware that a trunk injection for larger trees (2-year residual) or a soil injection for smaller trees (1-year residual) can still be performed throughout the end of August. If you would like further information or would like a free quote, please contact us.

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