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Monday, November 21, 2011

LandscapExperts Tip of the Week, Nov. 21

Evaluating Existing Plant Material: Plants in Good Condition


With luck, proper original design and planting, and great maintenance many of the plants in the landscapes you manage will be in good condition. Crabapple LandscapExperts are well-acquainted with how each type of plant should look and can give your plantings an annual or semi-annual once-over. 


Healthy Plant Characteristics

  • Leaf size and color are appropriate
  • Timing of spring leaf-out and fall leaf-drop is within acceptable limits
  • Number of flowers and fruits is suitable (interesting but little-known fact: plants about to die often produce an abundance of seeds in an attempt to reproduce) 
  • Rate of growth is adequate
  • Plant is healthy and withstands insect and disease attacks
  • Root system is vigorous, clean and expanding
Let Crabapple LandscapExperts evaluate your landscape plants to make sure they are performing their best. 

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