The 2016 Hurricane Season is upon us. The 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season is likely to be much more active than the 2015 Hurricane season. In fact, this season could be the most active hurricane season since 2012. In addition, it appears that we will see longer lasting tropical storm activity this year as well as more hurricane activity this season as compared to the last few years.With that said, the forecast for the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane season continues to be a very difficult one due to many factors that may be in favor for a very active season but other ones may cause it to be quite inactive. As always only time will tell.
The numbers have been projected as possibly including 11 more named storms (we have already seen the development of Alex back in January), 8 of those storms becoming hurricanes and 3 of those hurricanes becoming major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson scale). It continues to look very likely that we will transition into neutral conditions as we head into summer and then into La Nina conditions by late this summer or early this autumn. All of the model guidance continues to support this forecast and it is now inevitable that we will have La Nina conditions by Autumn, if not before then.
The European model guidance’s tropical activity forecast is forecasting enhanced tropical cyclone activity near the US East Coast, across the western Gulf Coast and across the Yucatan Peninsula. In addition, the European model guidance is also forecasting below average activity across the central and eastern Atlantic.At Zimmerman Tree Service we are prepared to weather the upcoming storm season with you. Your valuable trees may be in serious trouble...HERE'S HOW WE HELP PREVENT STORM DAMAGE:Tree service cabling and bracing Wellington, FloridaProtect your trees from storms with proper pruningProper Pruning - Pruning trees at this time of year is important. It will benefit the lawn and shrubs underneath. Tropical plants, for example, require a lot of sunlight. Thinning a tree as opposed to cutting the top off provides sunlight all year long.Environmentally Correct Fertilization - Plants in stress caused by heat, wind, cold, drought and deluges of rain promote insect and disease problems. A healthy plant is a happy plant. Make sure your plants are well fertilized and properly watered.Insect Control - Our people are up-to-date on the latest and best procedures in insect and garden pest control. Our expert arborists use a wide range of resources, including physiologists, pathologists, entomologists, horticulturists, and agronomists.And of course, Zimmerman is very conscious of the environment and works with town, village, city and condo officials to safely control the use of chemicals.
What exactly is landscaping an undeveloped or underdeveloped yard or property? By definition, to be properly said to be landscaping a property, you must be making improvements (or maintaining past improvements) on that property's grounds -- either in a practical or in an aesthetic way. In an extended sense, everything on your property that stands outside of the home, itself is part of a property's landscaping.Simply put, if you can look out your window and see a fixed feature in your yard affecting the overall aesthetics or practical functioning of your property, then that feature falls under the purview of the "landscaping" for said property. Note also that some practical features of one's landscaping, such as underground drainage systems, are of critical importance, even though they exist unseen.Some homeowners like to color coordinate their house and their landscaping. That is easy enough, but how far should you go in harmonizing house and yard aesthetically? For example, if the style of your home does not qualify it as a "cottage," can you still landscape in the cottage-garden style? There is no doubt that some types of hardscape features fit better with some houses than with others. A rustic-style deck, for example, will look much better attached to a log cabin than to an ultra-modern contemporary.
Landscaping is the beautification of out door terrain which is mainly engaged in exterior works and gardening in both residential and non-residential buildings and parks through the process of planting trees, flowers, shrubs, grasses, water fountains,construction walkways, pavements and drainage.Outdoor areas are often the last to receive design attention, but they should not be — the landscape that surrounds your home is just as important as what is in it. Whether it is a manicured front lawn, stone-paved pathway or intricate garden design, landscapes benefit from the same attention to detail as any room in your house. Well-executed landscaping ideas can complement your home's entire aesthetic, and the right plants, flowers and shrubbery can greatly enhance your curb appeal by adding color, texture and even fragrance to your yard.
The execution of the landscape design plan is as important as the design.Professional installation and maintenance of your landscape keeps your property in pristine condition.Whatever size job you have, from new work, to complete renovations to spring cleanings, Zimmerman Tree Service can provide you with professional landscape design, installation and maintenance.
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.
