In the diverse landscapes of New England, maintaining plant health requires a proactive approach that respects the region’s unique ecosystems.  Our Plant Health Care Manager is very knowledgeable in dealing with many of the pests and diseases that may plague your landscape.  Timing is everything during a pest outbreak.  We stay ahead to prevent a complete infestation by regularly scouting for pests and monitoring your plants to check for potential problems.  This service focuses on Natural Plant Health Care, utilizing eco-friendly, botanical, and biological remedies to manage diseases and infestations while ensuring the safety of people, pets, and the local environment.

 

Core Service Offerings

Our program is designed to restore and preserve the beauty of your outdoor living space through science-based, natural methods.

  • Botanical Disease Management: We treat common New England Fungal and Bacterial Infections using natural products like horticultural oils and copper-based sprays.
  • Organic Pest Suppression: Our technicians target regional pests including Lace Bugs, Spider Mites, Scale, and the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Remedies include:
  • Neem Oil & Insecticidal Soaps: Effective against a wide range of soft-bodied insects and mites.
  • Essential Oil Sprays: Utilizing plant-derived oils such as garlic, peppermint, rosemary, and thyme to repel and kill pests on contact without harsh chemicals.
  • Soil Health & Immunity: A strong plant is the best defense. We provide soil testing, compost tea deep-root feeding, and organic amendments to boost a plant’s natural immune system.
  • Cultural & Preventative Care: Expert advice on companion planting, the use of native species (like Bee Balm or Echinacea) to naturally deter browsing animals, and seasonal pruning to prevent disease and pest pressure.

A fat caterpillar may be friend or foe:  we can ID and determine next steps

Sure sign of a Rhododendron borer

We treat emerging iris borer larvae with an insecticidal soap spray, and mature larvae can be removed with the rhizome in summer

Black spot on rudbeckia foliage is a sign of the need to test and amend soil