By 7058691715
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November 29, 2019
Wood
-boring beetles have four life
stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult. So there you go. We I began to write this blog I was still devastated by seeing this Red Oak in this condition. We actually planted these trees a year prior. So lets talk about it. Moths hit this new neighborhood and new landscapes heavy this year in 2019. Actually these photos are taken the day I arrived. The client reached out to me that he felt his trees where having some issues. Anyways obviously this issue started months before I got there. The client felt running a water to the tree and water the tree was the issue because the leaves where browning. very common mistake amongst homeowners. When I got there the rootball was rolling is the Hole it was soaked. Burnt all the roots up, drowned the roots and of course wood borers. Quick tips on the wood borers. Large trees rarely have issues with wood borers. These red oaks had like a 4" caliper. you can see the damage on the outside of the tree from the borers and also you can see the exit holes from the beetles. When a tree is drowning it is more likely to have issues with insects such as wood borers. Trees don't like their feet wet they will survive a drought before over watering. if you start to notice issues like this with newly planted trees contact your installer ASAP. The problem with this situation is that when I arrived the client wanted me to treat both of the trees. however one tree didn't have as much damage and I felt as if we could save the one. but the photos above I told the client it was highly unlikely but we would try. However the rootball in the one tree was so soaked and full of water I wasn't even sure how much of the ingredient was absorbed. Anyways about a month later the tree above snapped in half. But we where able to save the other one. Imidacloprid was used at its highest rate due to infestation as a soil soak.
By 7058691715
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November 22, 2019
This photo was taken in March 2018. The Sod is still dormant. However the lot of green area you can see, are a variety of types of weeds. You can see the dormant area has no weeds at all. Prodiamine from my experience works so well in the area we service. I've tried other pre emergents like Pendimethalin, because I was advised to mix it up a little bit. However I wasn't happy the 2019 year with the results. Anyways, make sure you apply your fall winter pre-emergent before Sept 15th. you lawn will be nice, plush during the dormant season. With a nice 0-0-22 fertilizer application in the fall/winter with no weeds will help your roots to better establish themselves without disruption from the weeds.
By 7058691715
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April 5, 2019
The great thing about these tips if you watch the video is it is cost free. You can stop and prevent a lot of the issues you are having with your lawn if you have the correct watering program. Pay attention to these key elements. 1. Air temp day and night 2. Rain (how much is Mother Nature giving you) 3. Water during the day in cool months 4. Water during the night in hot months
Also remember you cannot force the Sod out of transition. Over watering will not make the yard turn green any faster. What it will do is create a list of issues in your turf that can destroy your turf and cost you a lot of money to fix. Take these preventive measures with your lawn. You won't regret it!
Also remember you cannot force the Sod out of transition. Over watering will not make the yard turn green any faster. What it will do is create a list of issues in your turf that can destroy your turf and cost you a lot of money to fix. Take these preventive measures with your lawn. You won't regret it!
By 7058691715
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February 14, 2019
These two red oaks were field grown. You will see that proper installation shows the root ball high. 4". Adding water to each hole before the placement of the tree to ensure that there is drainage in the soil is another tip. If the water doesn't drain in the spot you have chosen for the tree a drain will need to be installed. When you receive a tree make sure you remove all the soil around the flare of the tree. Expose the flare. Afterwards, as you can see with the PVC pipe laying on top of the root ball you will see the height level. This is so important. We actually install our trees a little higher than the industry standard. Both of these trees turned out great and the customer is very pleased. Keep those root balls up, make sure you have drainage, and expose the flare.
By 7058691715
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November 9, 2018
95 percent of the issues in horticulture are due to over watering. Evergreens don't like water. Stop overwatering the evergreens. Keep the irrigation system off of them and away from them. Evergreens will survive a drought before they survive overwatering. This is twig blight. It is very serious. This fungus destroying these trees is caused from overwatering. These trees are very old and beautiful however twig blight can destroy these trees.
3 treatments every two weeks of a fungicide propiconazole broadcast spray with a tree gun and re-adjusted the rotors to get the water off of the trees. Thanks to great clients they actually noticed that the rotors where hitting the trees. This observation saved these trees. They look great now and are growing better than ever. -CriXus
3 treatments every two weeks of a fungicide propiconazole broadcast spray with a tree gun and re-adjusted the rotors to get the water off of the trees. Thanks to great clients they actually noticed that the rotors where hitting the trees. This observation saved these trees. They look great now and are growing better than ever. -CriXus
By 7058691715
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November 9, 2018
So the client is putting a pool in. This job was done in the spring obviously testing the odds (best to relocate or plant trees in the fall winter). However, trees are doing great. Do not disturb the root ball if you can, if possible. Get as much of the rootball as you can. In this situation we couldn't get machinery anywhere near the tree. Don't try and lift it out, or wedge it out etc. Just dig a ramp and get tree Dolley in there and wheel it out. Fun project. Very interesting. Use thrive root stimulator after the transplant (its Godsend). -CriXus
By 7058691715
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November 9, 2018
Guys get your work boots on. No need to be wearing your crocs in the mulch season walking around the trailer. Safety first here at CriXus. -CriXus
By 7058691715
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November 9, 2018
Here is a huge problem. Armored Scale. And the problem with scale is the foliar broadcast spray is only effective if the scale are moving. The best approach in the situation above is a systemic. A foliar curative control won't hurt however if the scale are not moving then your efforts are worthless. Use a systemic either of the two chemicals Imidacloprid or dinotefuran. Personally I'm a fan of the dinotefuran I have seen wonderful changes in Nellies using this as a systemic and broadcast.
By 7058691715
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November 9, 2018
Zoysia Emerald gotta love it. Really I just wanted to share this beautiful lawn. Somethings about Zoysia in Texas for me I cut it no lower than 3.5" In the growing season, insecticide program, fertilizer program, fungicide program, and stripes stripes and more stripes.
I was a privilege to plant this grass and see it grow! -Crixus
I was a privilege to plant this grass and see it grow! -Crixus
By 7058691715
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November 9, 2018
Chinch Bugs. They love the dry heat and they love when you mow in the same path over and over. Chinch bugs are like electricity they seek the least path of resistance and will destroy a lawn very quickly. The top picture I took when I arrived to house for my first visit. A client I have, referred me. This photo is the after photo and was taken 3 weeks after the treatment of insecticide. Look at the stake in the front yard as an identifying marker. Now this infestation was in the middle of the summer. This front lawn sits in the Texas heat for multiple hours a day. You can still see some damage but however a huge improvement from the Mow and Go company above. Very happy with this beautiful lawn now after the weeks progressed and the client is awesome to have on the team as well. Treatment is below:
Lambda-cyhalothrin mixed with Imidacloprid at the highest rate allowed. Also surfactant. (also get your rates right :)
If your new to the industry here is a piece of advice shared with me in the beginning "Lose the trade names for the chemicals". Familiarize yourself with the active ingredients.
