Plymouth: Fall Shrub Care Season Is Here

Rhodendrons, azaleas, evergreens and other shrubs add beauty and grace to our yards. To keep those shrubs green, healthy and vibrant, it’s a good idea to have your Plymouth lawn service give them a little extra TLC at this time of year. Here’s what you need to know:

It All Starts With Inspection: Before your Plymouth lawn care specialist will begin spraying your shrubs or pruning branches, they’re going to spend some time actually looking at your bushes. This inspection is vital to ensure there’s no insect infestation, storm damage, rot, or other issues that need to be addressed before the shrub is prepared for colder weather.

Some Shrubs Like To Be Tied Up: Last year, the Plymouth area got whacked with a super lot of snow. The result? Lots of shrubs and trees have had branches broken, sometimes severely. This year, give your shrubs the support they need by having your Plymouth lawn service tie your shrubs up. This is especially important for fragile shrubs like junipers. By tying the branches up, you minimize the stress thinner, weaker branches experience. This reduces breakage. In the spring, the ties are removed and your shrub returns to its familiar shape.

Put on The Protection: Many beautiful shrubs, even if they’re hardy, just can’t stand up to salt, intense winds, ice and snow. They need some protection from the elements to look their best. Have your Plymouth lawn service provide the needed protection in the form of burlap or specialty wraps, which provide shelter and protection all winter long.