Healthy trees and shrubs don't happen by accident.

They're the result of consistent care, proper timing, and proactive protection—not reactive treatments after something goes wrong. That's why TurfScapes of Tennessee uses a multi-application Tree & Shrub Program, spaced approximately every 6–7 weeks, to protect your landscape through the entire growing cycle.

This program is designed to:

• Prevent insect and disease problems before they start
• Strengthen plants so they tolerate heat and stress better
• Reduce long-term damage that leads to decline or replacement

Rather than chasing problems, we focus on keeping plants healthy from the start.

Most ornamental problems follow the same pattern:

Stress → insects → disease → decline

A single treatment may provide temporary relief, but it rarely solves the underlying issue. A program works because it:

• Interrupts insect life cycles
• Reduces disease pressure during high-risk periods
• Supports plants nutritionally when they need it most
• Helps plants store energy for long-term health

Consistency is what protects your investment.

The program begins and ends with Dormant Oil applications, which act as bookends to the growing season.

Dormant oil targets insects that hide on bark, stems, and around buds during cooler months.

What this accomplishes:

• Reduces early-season insect pressure
• Lowers the likelihood of outbreaks later in the year
• Supports cleaner, healthier new growth

These applications are preventative—the biggest benefits are seen as the season progresses and again the following spring.

Trees and shrubs require consistent, balanced nutrition to perform well under stress.

Strategically timed fertilization within the program:

• Encourages steady, controlled growth
• Strengthens root systems
• Improves overall plant resilience
• Helps plants recover from environmental stress

Our goal isn't excessive growth—it's stronger, healthier plants that can defend themselves naturally.

As temperatures rise, ornamentals face their highest pressure from insects and diseases.

Several applications throughout the growing season focus on:

• Suppressing insect populations before they explode
• Reducing disease risk during heat and humidity
• Protecting new growth, which is most vulnerable to damage

By staying ahead of these pressures, we help prevent the visible decline that often shows up mid-summer.

During active growth and high-stress periods, we also support plants through foliar nutrition.

This approach:

• Delivers nutrients directly through the leaves
• Helps maintain color and density
• Supports recovery from insect feeding and stress
• Improves overall plant performance during the toughest part of the season

Healthy leaves mean better energy production—and stronger plants.

Late-season care is often overlooked, but it plays a major role in next year's performance.

As the season winds down, treatments focus on:

• Reducing late-season insect pressure
• Supporting plant energy storage
• Minimizing stress before dormancy

Plants that enter dormancy healthier tend to leaf out stronger and experience fewer problems the following year.

Scale insects are one of the most damaging—and commonly missed—ornamental pests. They often appear as small bumps or waxy coatings on stems rather than visible insects.

If scale activity is present, we may recommend a targeted scale treatment as an add-on to the program.

Signs to watch for include:

• Sticky residue on leaves or surfaces below plants
• Black, sooty film on foliage
• Thinning shrubs that struggle to recover

Early detection is key to preventing long-term decline.

The TurfScapes Tree & Shrub Program is designed to protect your landscape long-term, not just treat symptoms.

By following the natural growth cycle of your plants and applying proactive care, we help ensure:

• Healthier, more resilient trees and shrubs
• Fewer pest and disease issues
• Better performance year after year

📞 Call or Text: 423-333-6015
📧 Email: team@turfscapesoftn.com

Our team is happy to evaluate your landscape and recommend a program that keeps your trees and shrubs healthy through every season.

Keeping Your World Green. 🌱