Ornamental tree and shrub care for Elkton, MD

We have the correct eco-friendly and environmentally sound programs for your landscaping. We only use products that will not be harmful to the Bay and the watershed. The expense of replacing the landscaping is such that you need to care for the landscaping. Landscaping generally is more expensive to replace than a lawn. The very first thing a person notices about a home is the condition of the landscape.

We have trained technicians who will be to your home on a very regular basis. We do emphasize prevention of problems through the use of our products. Dormant oil applied early in the spring to a wax coat applied in the pre-winter months will go a long way to protecting your investment. Contact us for a free consultation.

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The Tree/Shrub program will protect your investment in your landscape by controlling:

• Insects
• Diseases
• Harsh winter winds and ice
• Essential nutrients in the soil

How? Our customized 6 step program will keep your landscape healthy and beautiful.

• Early Spring: We apply a horticultural oil treatment before insects have a chance to develop. This oil prevents insects from hatching, before they can damage your landscape. We apply a balanced slow release fertilizer with micro-nutrients and iron to the root zone of your plants. These essential nutrients will promote root development, and foliage growth.


• Mid-Spring: Each plant is individually treated to protect them from spring insects (lace bugs, caterpillars, and mitts) and disease (leaf spot, scale, and rust). Nutrients are applied as needed.


• Early Summer: Each plant is individually treated to protect them from summer insects (Bag Worms, mites, and beetles) and Disease (powdery mildew, leaf spot, scale) Nutrients are applied as needed.


• Late Summer: Summer is when insect and disease problems often spread quickly. Both insects and diseases are monitored and treated as needed. Nutrients are applied as needed.


• Fall: Deep root injection to susceptible plants with systemic insecticide provides protection against harmful pests like emerald ash borer, hemlock wooly adelgid, and scale plus a fully-soluble fertilizer product that provides both chemical and biological fertility. Apply balanced fertilizer slow release fertilizer to all other plants.


• Winter: We apply a wax coat to protect your plants from drying out in the cold and ice of the winter and harsh winds.

Contact Blades of Green for a Free Consultation.