program gears up for 2017
At Harrison McPhee , Inc . we ensure that all Plant Health Care client properties are reviewed annually so that accurate recommendations are made for the following season . At the urging of many of our clients , we introduced an enhanced , concierge level PHC monitoring program in 2016 that brings additional peace of mind to those who would like more regular oversight of the activity on their property . During these visits , our certified plant health care ( PHC ) specialists use an Integrated Pest Management ( IPM ) approach to readily identify emerging challenges . They are authorized and prepared to treat any issues immediately , to help keep insect and disease pathogens below a damaging level . Soil moisture and fertility are checked and recommendations are made as needed . When necessary , pruning and other cultural controls may be recommended to improve plant vigor .
All programs are custom designed with the clients ’ priorities in mind , and executed with their preferred method of treatment . Our PHC specialists would be happy to discuss this further to see if the program is right for you in 2017 .
Outdoor Living Rooms
OUTDOOR recreation and lounge spaces are among the hottest trends with today ’ s homeowners . Demand for a higher level of quality and comfort in these areas is bigger than ever before . To add the finishing touch to a well-built patio or backyard , you need to consider the same design elements as you would inside . This includes focal points , texture , color , and balance . No longer are outdoor spaces confined to wicker , glass and traditional outdoor materials . Our exterior design service will bring your outdoor living rooms to life with elements that are an extension of your interior space , while complementing your landscape .
If you want to consider “ freshening up ” your current patio or lanai , or have never given it much attention in the past , give us a call to discuss the possibilities .
WINTER MOTHS TAKE FLIGHT
Have you noticed an abundance of light brown to tan moths leaves before they open . The damage is not seen until the leaf flying around at night ? The winter moth ( not to be confused unfurls , displaying snowflake-like designs as a result of the caterpillars ’ feeding . When feeding ends in mid- with the dreaded Gypsy Moth ) emerges from the ground in November and December . Only the males can fly ,
June , the caterpillars return to the soil but the females are busy climbing trees to mate to pupate for their reappearance and lay up to 150 eggs under the bark or in as moths in November . Although the crevices . These eggs hatch in April overwhelming , the moths themselves are harmless . Controls are and release smooth , green inchworms , which work their way into tree buds and aimed at the caterpillars in early spring .
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