Holly and mistletoe spark thoughts of the holiday season. As seasonal decorations they are beautiful, but caution is necessary. First, put these plants out of reach of small children or pets who may be tempted to taste the plants. Specifically the berries of both plants are poisonous. Secondly, keep plants well hydrated and away from open flames.
Traditional evergreen Christmas trees should be watered and inspected daily to protect your home and family. Overly dry trees, besides losing needles and making a mess, become a fire hazard.
Examine where snow piles and collects in on your landscape. Ask us if you are concerned about the snow piles and patterns causing problems with your landscape and lawn in the spring.
Use “ice melt” that is safer to your lawn and landscape than rock salt. Use ice melt to loosen ice from your walkway or driveway to allow easier removal. Do not over-apply any product that melts ice. More is not always better.
Take steps to defend against damage caused by foraging deer, mice and rabbits. Various deterrents are available to discourage animals from feeding on your plants.
Before spring growth starts, now is a good time to trim some varieties of dormant trees and shrubs. Do not prune maple or birch trees in the late winter or early spring as they may “bleed” excessively from pruning cuts.
While dormant, trees and woody ornamentals benefit from an application of horticultural oils. These have been used for decades to eliminate mites, aphids, and scale insects before they damage new growth on landscape in the spring.
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