Thank Your Trees by Caring for Their Health
Healthy trees and shrubs are an asset to any environment. Residential or commercial, urban or suburban, trees provide benefits beyond beauty, including clean air, stress relief, and improved health. In her article, “Why Trees Can Make You Happier,” Jill Suttie explores how being around trees improves mental and physical health, reduces crime, and makes us more generous and trusting. The presence of trees reduces anxiety, increases human interaction, and improves our immune systems, helping us fight disease. Trees bring out the best in people, so shouldn’t we do all we can to bring out the best in our trees and shrubs?
Most of us take at least the basic steps in caring for our own health. We have an annual physical, try to get some exercise, take vitamins, and cut down on junk food. When we get sick, we recognize that our bodies are out of balance and need some extra attention, so we rest, take supplements, and drink fluids. The same goes for our pets. We make sure they get the appropriate veterinary care, good food, and preventative medicine so they don’t get Lyme disease or kennel cough. Trees are also living organisms that need care. A sickly tree is not going to get better on its own. In fact, stressed trees are more susceptible to disease and insect damage, creating a vicious cycle of disease and poor health. Trees and shrubs need a Plant Health Care program aimed at both disease treatment and prevention. Trees benefit us physically, mentally, and socially, so say thank you by helping them not only survive but thrive.
At Advanced Tree & Shrub Care, we offer onsite tree diagnosis and treatment solutions. Our certified arborists can prescribe a comprehensive plant health care plan to bring out the best in your trees and shrubs. Recognizing that it is easier to maintain health than react to disease, we work to lessen your trees’ stress load and decrease their vulnerability to disease and insect damage. Through our Treessentials Plan, we provide your trees with the nutrients they need so they can thrive. Your trees take care of you, so shouldn’t you take care of your trees? Contact us today to schedule your onsite diagnosis and show your trees how much you care!