Fall/Winter 2016

Ken Almstead, CEO

Letter from the CEO

The summer has been wonderful for outdoor activities as well as for getting out and socializing with family and friends. However, it has been challenging for trees and shrubs. The NOAA recently announced that the U.S. just had one of its five hottest summers since records began in the late 19th century. Conditions in our area have reflected this fact with drought conditions and water restrictions in place in some parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

 

Now that we have moved past the hot and dry summer, its time to take care of our trees, shrubs and lawn with proactive methods so they are healthy and beautiful in the coming year and beyond.

 

This issue of Arbor Notes looks at some of the best practices for fall and winter, including: how to prepare your lawn in fall for next year; the advantages of winter pruning; and the benefits of antidesiccants on your evergreens. We also have recent updates on Emerald Ash Borer and Asian Longhorned Beetle and restrictions about moving host material in our region. We are very proud to have been awarded the renewal of our TCIA accreditation — which acknowledges our professionalism, expertise and ongoing commitment to our customers, employees and the industry.

Two of the most valuable services we offer our customers are our ongoing plant health care (PHC) program and our complimentary tree and shrub inspections in the Fall. You should have received our seasonal inspection mailer in the last week or two. If we don’t hear back from you, our staff may reach out to you to schedule your appointment. We believe this free service is critical to the health and beauty of your landscape and is our opportunity to review the needs of your property with you — as well as to update and critique our care.

 

I would like to take this opportunity to wish your family a joyous Thanksgiving and a safe holiday season.

 

Thank you for your continued support. Please let me know if I can be of any assistance to you.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

Ken Almstead, CEO

International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist NY0335

Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)

Organic Lawn Care Professional

LOCATIONS:

 

Lower Westchester County, NY and New York City

58 Beechwood Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801

914-576-0193

 

Upper Westchester (North of I-287)

15 Broadway, Hawthorne, NY 10532

914-741-1510

 

Fairfield County, Connecticut

80 Lincoln Avenue, Stamford CT 06902

203-348-4111

 

Bergen & Passaic Counties, NJ

504 High Mountain Road, North Haledon, NJ 07508

973-636-6711

 

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