Quality Tree and Shrub Care Services

Most tree and shrub care programs run on a 5 to 7 application schedule spread across the growing season — typically from early spring through late fall. Each visit targets what's most relevant at that time of year: dormant oil applications in early spring to smother overwintering insects, fertilization when plants are actively growing, insecticide and fungicide treatments when pest and disease pressure peaks, and a late-season application to help plants harden off before winter. A once-a-year spray won't give you the same results because no single product covers the full range of threats across all seasons. Land Art's program is built around that timing so your trees and shrubs get the right treatment at the right time.

Land Art's tree and shrub care program covers fertilization, insect control, and disease management across your ornamental trees and landscape shrubs. Technicians apply deep-root fertilization to promote strong growth, treat for common insects like scale, aphids, mites, and borers, and monitor for fungal diseases and other issues that can damage or kill established plantings. The program typically runs on a seasonal schedule — multiple applications throughout the year timed to when trees and shrubs are most vulnerable. Rather than waiting until a problem becomes visible, the goal is to keep your plants healthy before stress or damage sets in.

Common signs of disease in trees and shrubs include discolored or spotted leaves, premature leaf drop, wilting on otherwise watered plants, cankers or oozing on bark, and unusual growth patterns like distorted or stunted new shoots. Fungal diseases often appear as powdery coatings, black spots, or rust-colored patches on leaves. The tricky part is that insect damage, disease, and environmental stress can all look similar — misidentifying the cause leads to the wrong treatment. Land Art's technicians are trained to spot the difference and will flag any issues they see during scheduled visits, so problems get addressed before they spread or cause permanent damage to the plant.

Healthy-looking plants can still have underlying issues building beneath the surface — many insect infestations and soil deficiencies don't show visible symptoms until the damage is already significant. Preventive tree and shrub care works the same way annual lawn treatments do: you're maintaining conditions that make problems less likely rather than reacting after the fact. Established trees and shrubs also benefit from consistent fertilization even without visible stress — nutrient-rich soil supports stronger root systems, better disease resistance, and more vigorous growth season over season. Think of it as maintenance, not a fix.

Several insects commonly damage landscape trees and shrubs across Ohio and Florida. In Ohio, emerald ash borer is one of the most destructive — it kills ash trees by tunneling through inner bark and cutting off water and nutrient flow. Bagworms are a serious threat to arborvitae and juniper, and scale insects weaken shrubs by attaching to stems and draining plant fluids. In Florida, whiteflies — including the rugose spiraling whitefly — are among the most damaging pests on ornamental shrubs, and ambrosia beetles can bore into stressed trees and introduce deadly fungal pathogens. Aphids and spider mites cause problems in both states during periods of heat and drought. Land Art monitors for these and other regional threats during scheduled visits so treatment can happen before populations get out of control.