Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

Giving a young tree the proper start can make all the difference in the health and lifespan of landscape trees. A FREE GUIDE for Training Young Trees can be downloaded at right. Some simple early practices are: Leave small branches along the trunk for a few years to help add girth.

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Proper planting is critical to the survival and long term health of your trees. You should inspect your trees in the nursery or upon delivery to your site, and refuse stock that is not healthy, well-rooted, and lacking in girdling roots in the trunk area.

mature oak with mulch to the drip line Choosing a tree that is suited to its site is the first step to a long-lived, healthy tree.

Improper tree well left too long When trees are first planted, a berm can be erected around the base to provide targeted water to the developing roots. However, it should be sloped within the raised border to keep water away from the base of the tree.

1. PREVENTION This is the most important component of IPM. Careful landscape design, plant selection, site preparation, proper planting, careful irrigation, and recommended cultural practices (maintenance pruning, fertilization, etc.) go a long way to avoiding pest problems. 2.

Runoff from sprinkler Scheduling and efficiently delivering the amount of water needed for the season is the goal of turf irrigation management.

Grass should ideally be mowed when the grass is DRY, but not stressed. If the lawn has been stressed by lack of water, irrigate and then allow to dry before mowing. Mower blades should be SHARP to minimize tearing of the grass blades which causes additional stress and a ragged appearance.

Success or failure begins with a choice of grass species that suits your site conditions and maintenance capabilities.

We are partners with the San Joaquin County's Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division in an effort to provide educational workshops and materials to the landscape professional community through the Delta Landscape Management Outreach Partnership (DLMOP.