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THINKLAWN!

We know you care about all of the living things in your landscape. So do we! You can count on us to provide holistic care designed to nurture your lawn, trees and shrubs as an integrated ecosystem.

Our full lawn care program ensures proper timing for every service. The cumulative effect of regular care provides greener, fuller lawns during the summertime and healthier, stronger turf through drought and seasonal dormancy periods.

Not everyone knows that we’re lawn experts with years of experience. Please help spread the word!

For lawn care that’s integrated with your landscape, contact us today. Our lawn care services include:

Crabgrass control Disease treatments

Grub and surface insects Aeration and overseeding

Broadleaf weed control Lawn renovation

Fertilization

Larry M., Lancaster

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Your man did an excellent job, especially with cleaning out the deadwood in the lilacs- I’m sure they can ‘breathe’ now. Can hardly wait to see the mulch job you guys do!

JOHN BREWER, ISA Certified Arborist

How has the EAB infestation progressed since last year?We saw many heavily infested trees in 2016, but in 2017 and 2018, if I see an ash tree that isn’t infested, I’m kind of surprised.

There are isolated pockets of healthy ash trees in neighborhoods here and there— perhaps a small ash tree in a neighborhood yard where there are no other ash trees around— but they are becoming few and far between.

I was at a campground in Lebanon three weeks ago where there was a higher percentage of ash on the grounds than normal. I have never seen a more heavily infested area— woodpeckers, shaved looking trunks, piles of bark on the ground.

How far gone can a tree be and still be saved?I’ve heard 40% gone, 50% gone, but I think that’s pretty optimistic. If you have 40% of a tree’s canopy dying back, the chances of saving it are pretty slim. If you have some ash trees and the infestation is still minor, this year could be your last chance to save them.

What if treatment is not an option?Because EAB-infested ash trees tend to become brittle and unstable as they die, they need to be taken down as soon

as possible, because the longer they go, the more difficult they are to remove safely.

How long have you been treating ash trees for EAB in this area?Many of our clients were aware of this problem years ago. We’ve been treating some high value, prominent trees for as long as seven or eight years. But it’s getting to the point that, in the not-too-distant future (perhaps 3-5 years), we may no longer have ash trees in this area.

I might have some ash trees. What should I do?You can go online and find out how to identify EAB yourself, or you can call us to come out and evaluate your trees. Then we can come up with a management plan to either save or remove them before they become an elevated risk.

Is it too late to get treatment for 2018?We have approximately through the end of May to treat in order to control this year’s generation of beetles as they are emerging in adult form. Currently we’re treating by trunk injection, which lasts two years.

>>> 2018 UPDATE

In 2018, John Brewer will have been with us for ten years! John is an ISA-certified arborist and valued Arborist Representative who is known and loved by our clients, and who has the respect of everyone inside our building.

“John is such a valuable part of our team,” says Tina Tresselt, vice president and co-owner. “We’re so very thankful for all he does daily for our clients. John always has a smile on his face and is ready to tackle whatever is put in front of him. He has a passion for working with trees–a great arborist!”

Many people aren’t aware that John is an accomplished athlete. He’s been a runner for many years and is a big baseball fan.

But his favorite activities involve spending time with his wife Stephanie and daughters Ryleigh and Alison.

JOHN BREWER

Spring cleanup

Edging Mulching

Planting

Spring can be the busiest time of year for

many of us. So why not give yourself a

break and call for help? We don't just do

lawns, we do all kinds of things to spruce

up the landscape:

By the time you're reading this, spring has

already sprung in PA. Are you ready?

SPRINGSERVICES CHECKLIST

• Identification. We’ll come out and take an inventory

of your ash trees.

• Assessment. We’ll quickly verify your ash trees’

state of health.

• Alternatives. Our ISA-certified arborists will help you

decide between treatment and removal.

• Treatment. We’ll design and schedule your EAB

prevention program.

• Zero impact. We provide Zero-Impact™ tree and

stump removal. • Cost-effective. Zero-Impact minimizes or eliminates

expensive repairs to your property.

• Thorough. Zero-Impact includes completely removing

all brush, debris and wood.

• Responsible. All debris, wood and wood chips are

recycled. Nothing goes to a landfill.

• Ready for replanting. After removal, we efficiently grind

out stumps to make way for new trees, grass, or mulch.

Ash Borer

EMERALD ASH BORER SERVICES Much has been learned about fighting EAB since it first appeared in Michigan in 2002, and ash trees that are not too heavily infested can be saved.

Emerald

ASH TREE PROTECTION ASH TREE REMOVAL

thank you!E M P L O Y E E S P O T L I G H T :

Our newest Arborist Representative, John Eldridge, has become an ISA- certified arborist. John was certified by the International Society of Arboriculture after showing the required level of education and work experience and passing an exam. Congratulations, John!

“We’re big believers in ISA certification, which requires arborists to be trained in all aspects of arboriculture and to adhere to a code of ethics,” says President and Co-Owner Ben Tresselt. Ben is an ISA board-certified master arborist.

Long-time Arborist Representative John Brewer is also an ISA-certified arborist.

Here’s your Spring 2018 Arborist Enterprises newsletter!

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Pennsylvania and many other states celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 27 this year.

Here are a few suggestions for how you can celebrate Arbor Day.

• Plant a tree.

• Read a book about trees.

• Go for a walk in the woods.

• Volunteer to clean up a public park.

• Attend a class on tree and plant care.

You can visit https://www.arborday.org/celebrate to learn more about Arbor Day.

celebrate ARBOR DAY IN PA

ARBORIST REP

JOHN ELDRIDGE EARNS CERTIFICATION

Congratulations to Mrs. Nancy Evans, who received $100 in restaurant gift certificates in our survey card drawing. From all of us at Arborist Enterprises, thank you for your valuable feedback! Hearing from our clients helps us continuously improve and provide the highest quality service.

dinner winnerSurvey Card From all of us at Arborist Enterprises, thank you for your valuable feedback. Hearing from our clients helps us continuously improve and provide the highest-quality service.

“I’ve been a customer for about twenty years and have long appreciated the quality of the work. The crew always does what I ask, and they leave the place neat and clean!”

After your next experience with us, fill out a survey card to be eligible to win a $100 gift card to a local fine dining restaurant.

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