Insect And Disease Control in South Florida

Spring is a time of new growth in your garden, on your lawn and among your trees. Unfortunately some of that new life in your greenery is not of the budding kind. It is disheartening to go to inspect your garden in the morning, only to find holes in your plant leaves, eaten at night by some unwelcome creature. Luckily, the pests that eat your plants leave telltale signs in their chewing patterns, meaning you can easily figure out what you’re up against and fight back accordingly.

So something is eating holes in plant leaves. What could it be? Sucking insects poke tiny holes in leaves and draw the juices out of them. Common sucking insects include aphids, squash bugs, and spider mites.Leaf miners burrow twisting tunnels across leaves. Sawflies chew holes that don’t go all the way through the leaf, making it look intact but transparent.

Caterpillars of a huge number of varieties may be drawn to your plants. You will recognize their feeding as irregular holes in leaves. Slugs and snails will also feast on your plant leaves. Snails and slugs are a couple of a gardener’s worst enemies. Their feeding habits can decimate the vegetable garden and ornamental plants.

You have your flying bugs, your crawling bugs, your stay–in–the–ground bugs. Not all are bad. Ladybugs, and praying mantises eat the bugs that eat your plants. Bumble bees help your flowers and trees pollinate. They also attract birds, which eat all sorts of bugs, too. Be careful to keep the good guys in your garden while you control the pests.

Keep in mind that the 95 percent of garden visitors are either helpful or harmless. Beneficial insects include ladybugs, lacewings and many others. What is more, do not forget the pollinators. Bees, moths, butterflies, wasps and beetles all play a role in pollination.

But problem bugs must be dealt with. Insects can cause considerable damage to trees and shrubs. By defoliating trees or sucking out their sap, insects retard their growth, weakening and sometimes killing them. By boring into the trunk and branches, they interfere with sap flow and weaken the tree structure to a point where it may be easily blown over by the wind. Insects may also carry pathogens or provide an entry way for fungi, bacteria, or viruses.

Some insects are beneficial rather than destructive; they may help with pollination or act as predators of more harmful species. Therefore, killing all insects without regard to their kind and function can actually be detrimental to tree health.

Disease may damage your trees beyond repair. You must treat disease right away to prevent disease from spreading to other trees and destroying your landscape. The sooner you start treatment the better chance for saving your trees and plants and restoring them to full health.

Our professional arborists will determine the cause of the infection of trees and plants on your property.We will discuss with you an environmentally sound treatment plan to treat your sick trees and plants and protect the healthy ones from infection.

Treatment for disease needs to be performed under a specific schedule. The time of year, species of plant, the particular disease and other issues all factor into the treatment plan. Our certified total plant healthcare experts will design and implement a plan that is right for your individual needs.

Catching problems early may minimize the amount of treatment, allowing for better results and saving you a good deal of money. Ensure the beauty and health of your property by inspecting your property frequently and taking action as soon as you see a problem.

ZIMMERMAN TREE SERVICE LOCATIONS 

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Palm Beach County: 561-968-1045

Including: Atlantis, Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Briny Breezes, Cloud Lake, Delray Beach, Glen Ridge, Greenacres, Gulf Stream,Haverhill, Highland Beach, Hypoluxo, Juno Beach, Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony, Jupiter Island, Lake Clarke Shores, Lake Park, Lake Worth, Lantana,Loxahatchee Groves, Manalapan, Mangonia Park, North Palm Beach, Ocean Ridge, Pahokee, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Shores, Palm Springs, Riviera Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Singer Island, South Bay, South Palm Beach, Tequesta, Village of Golf, Wellington, West Palm Beach and all other communities

Martin County: 772-546-0811

Boca Raton and Delray Beach: 561-338-3533

Broward County: 954-968-1045

Note: ISA is the International Society of Consulting Arboriculture. ASCA is the American Society of Consulting Arborist.

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Tree Planting In South Florida

Properly planting a tree is simple but does require some advance preparation. Doing so will ensure your tree thrives once it is in the ground. There are many reasons it is to your advantage to choose to plant new trees. Property Values and Commerce are a consideration as treed neighborhoods and business districts attract prospective buyers and consumers. In urban areas across the country, homes with trees sell for an average of 10-20 percent more. Consumers are willing to spend 12 percent more in stores with trees in front of them than without.

There are also energy savings to consider. Homes shaded by trees have 10-30 percent savings in air conditioning costs compared to homes without shade. Trees improve air quality. They absorb pollutants and store carbon, reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Trees help rain soak into the ground rather than run off the surface,facilitating drainage and stormwater mitigation.

Furthermore trees add beauty to neighborhoods, create recreational opportunities and provide relief to physical and visual stress. This improves our health and quality of life. No matter your reason for adding trees, know that by planting trees at home, work or in your neighborhood, you are investing in your community and forging a green legacy for future generations to enjoy.

Planting is best done between October and April. Container-grown plants can be planted any time of the year, but are easier to care for if planted in autumn or winter, as they need less watering than ones planted in spring or summer. Bare-root and rootballed trees and shrubs are only available in autumn and winter.

Zimmerman Tree Service provides professional tree planting services to ensure you have healthy trees that will grow to maturity. Trees are natures great cleansers of the atmosphere, pulling carbon and releasing oxygen. Every tree you plant, helps the planet breathe fresher air.

Proper tree planting starts with selecting the right tree for the right location. What tree you select, where and how you plant the tree and how you take care of the tree in the early years, affect the health of the tree throughout the tree's life.

ZIMMERMAN TREE SERVICE LOCATIONS 

ISA Certified Arborist and ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist

Call For an Estimate

Palm Beach County: 561-968-1045

Including: Atlantis, Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Briny Breezes, Cloud Lake, Delray Beach, Glen Ridge, Greenacres, Gulf Stream,Haverhill, Highland Beach, Hypoluxo, Juno Beach, Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony, Jupiter Island, Lake Clarke Shores, Lake Park, Lake Worth, Lantana,Loxahatchee Groves, Manalapan, Mangonia Park, North Palm Beach, Ocean Ridge, Pahokee, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Shores, Palm Springs, Riviera Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Singer Island, South Bay, South Palm Beach, Tequesta, Village of Golf, Wellington, West Palm Beach and all other communities

Martin County: 772-546-0811

Boca Raton and Delray Beach: 561-338-3533

Broward County: 954-968-1045

Note: ISA is the International Society of Consulting Arboriculture. ASCA is the American Society of Consulting Arborist.

Cabling And Bracing Trees In Florida

Cabling and bracing are the two most common forms of structural support for trees. They involve installing flexible cables or rigid rods to reduce the chances of failure of defective unions. Cables are installed high in the tree, at least 2/3 the distance from the defect to the crown. Rods are installed much lower, just above and/or below the defect of the tree's structure. Cables are always stronger than rods because of their greater leverage. Cables can be used alone, but bracing is always supplemented with cables.

Trees can grow in such a manner that their physical structure can no longer support their own weight. This is particularly common in mature multi-trunked trees and trees with open canopies. Failure of a large branch or trunk can result in property damage, personal injury, or the decline of a tree’s health. Cables and bracing rods are tools arborists use to protect or improve the structural integrity of trees.

There are three major uses of cabling and bracing. Prevention: to reduce the chance of failure on a healthy tree with structural weakness. For example: a specimen bur oak in good condition but having large limbs with "V-crotches" would be an ideal candidate for cabling and bracing. Restoration: to prolong the existence of a damaged tree. Perhaps a large live oak has lost one of its leaders in a storm, leaving the others suddenly exposed and vulnerable to further damage. And finally mitigation: to reduce the hazard potential of a tree's location, as in the case of a picturesque multi-stemmed hickory that towers over a picnic shelter.

The installation of cables and bracing rods, along with pruning to reduce end-weight can reduce the likelihood of a structural failure. Properly installed cables help to redistribute structural stress, and bracing rods can provide support to branch attachments deemed weak. A combination of cabling and bracing can successfully address existing splitting limbs and trunks. A Certified Arborist can best determine if your trees can benefit from the installation of cables and bracing rods.

Be sure to choose a certified arborist who is knowledgeable and experienced in this area. 
There are many important technical aspects to correct cabling and bracing. For example, the strength and material of the hardware utilized, the arrangement of the cables (simple, triangle, box) or rods (single, multiple, etc.) and the location, type and size of the entries made into the tree. Cabling can substantially reduce the likelihood of structural failure. Every cable installation is tree specific. A certified arborist can determine the best cabling arrangement for multi-trunked trees.

ZIMMERMAN TREE SERVICE LOCATIONS 

ISA Certified Arborist and ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist

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Palm Beach County: 561-968-1045

Including: Atlantis, Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Briny Breezes, Cloud Lake, Delray Beach, Glen Ridge, Greenacres, Gulf Stream,Haverhill, Highland Beach, Hypoluxo, Juno Beach, Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony, Jupiter Island, Lake Clarke Shores, Lake Park, Lake Worth, Lantana,Loxahatchee Groves, Manalapan, Mangonia Park, North Palm Beach, Ocean Ridge, Pahokee, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Shores, Palm Springs, Riviera Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Singer Island, South Bay, South Palm Beach, Tequesta, Village of Golf, Wellington, West Palm Beach and all other communities

Martin County: 772-546-0811

Boca Raton and Delray Beach: 561-338-3533

Broward County: 954-968-1045

Note: ISA is the International Society of Consulting Arboriculture. ASCA is the American Society of Consulting Arborist.

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Specialized Palm Tree Treatments In South Florida

The palm tree is a majestic plant that adds character to any property. Palm trees make ideal landscape ornaments on account of their grandeur. They are also very resilient and relatively low maintenance. That’s provided you give them the right kind of care. Proper palm tree care is crucial in preserving and keeping these beauties looking their very best. There are many varieties of palm and each has its own unique needs. Whether you have a Christmas palm, royal palm or any another species, we have the depth of experience to deliver the precise palm tree care it requires.

We know from experience that each palm has very specific needs. Our effectiveness comes from meeting these exact requirements of the palms on your landscape.
Your palm trees are the crowning glory of your beautifully landscaped living and working spaces. Although palms are hardy plants they still need quality care. Timely attention keeps them in good health and increases their resilience. Great looking palms help add value to your property.

Homeowners are presented with unique challenges when caring for palm trees. To maintain healthy and prosperous palms, it is essential to understand these challenges. Palm trees provide iconic beauty for your Florida landscapes. Beautifully kept palm trees add majestic grandeur to commercial properties.
Palm trees, if properly planted, fertilized and cared for, are resilient and relatively low maintenance. Keeping your palm trees healthy and looking their best requires expert care.

There are many species of palm trees, each species having their own requirements.
Each palm tree has specific needs based on the palm variety, soil, location of planting, time of year, weather and other conditions.
Palm trees may become diseased, attacked by pests or weakened by drought, fire, lightning or storms, and require special treatments.

Palm trees, even though they are warm climate plants, require tender care in the summer, with proper pruning and the right amount of moisture. Excessive precipitation and flooding or too long dry spells must be addressed. Of course, proper winter care for your palm trees is equally essential, ensuring your trees withstand the occasional freezes and other conditions that may affect their health.
Florida Palm Tree Pruning in West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Lake Worth, Manalapan
Zimmerman Tree Service provides expert care and specialized treatments to keep your palm trees at their best.
Our professional arborists assess the needs of each of your palm trees, diagnosis any issues and customize treatments specifically for your property.

ZIMMERMAN TREE SERVICE LOCATIONS 

ISA Certified Arborist and ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist

Call For an Estimate

Palm Beach County: 561-968-1045

Including: Atlantis, Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Briny Breezes, Cloud Lake, Delray Beach, Glen Ridge, Greenacres, Gulf Stream,Haverhill, Highland Beach, Hypoluxo, Juno Beach, Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony, Jupiter Island, Lake Clarke Shores, Lake Park, Lake Worth, Lantana,Loxahatchee Groves, Manalapan, Mangonia Park, North Palm Beach, Ocean Ridge, Pahokee, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Shores, Palm Springs, Riviera Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Singer Island, South Bay, South Palm Beach, Tequesta, Village of Golf, Wellington, West Palm Beach and all other communities

Martin County: 772-546-0811

Boca Raton and Delray Beach: 561-338-3533

Broward County: 954-968-1045

Note: ISA is the International Society of Consulting Arboriculture. ASCA is the American Society of Consulting Arborist.