Plant Health Care Services

Plant Health Care Services You Can Trust

Make sure your plants are health and disease-free with the help of the experts at Mead Tree & Turf Care Inc. We specialize in various plant health care service in Howard County, MD, Washington, D.C,. and Northern Virginia. We have a comprehensive knowledge of plants, treatment options and maintenance strategies to help keep your plants and lawn healthy, including:

Integrated Pest Management is the most popular choice for maintaining the health and vigor of landscapes. The goal of IPM is to maintain a healthy ecosystem in the landscape by creating a balance. The Mead Tree & Turf Care program is designed to maintain pest populations below a damaging level, in order to encourage beneficial insect populations. This is done through inspections and treatment of select plants using the least toxic, most effective treatment options. Organic programs are available.

Here are some highlights of our pest control programs:

• Control pests and diseases on plants, shrubs, and trees up to a 20' range from four to 10 visits throughout the growing season
• Trained technicians scout for cultural and biotic issues, such as drainage and sun and shade issues
• Written reports are left so you're always aware of what's going on with your landscape
• A great level of detail and knowledge that can be received as a part of this program

Click here to check out photos of some common pests found in the area!

Not all properties require a comprehensive pest and disease management program. Mead Tree & Turf Care Inc offers target applications if you have a specific problem you're trying to manage.

Mead Tree & Turf Care Inc works in the winter months to protect against winter burn using anti-desiccant sprays. We also offer dormant oil sprays which are a low-risk way to control many over-wintering pests. We regularly treat for:

Tree and Shrub Fertilization

Healthy soil is essential to maintaining healthy trees and shrubs. Our landscaping experts can take a soil sample to determine the best nutrient management plan for your trees and shrubs. Our goal is to maximize nutrients that are already present in the soil and add nutrients that may be deficient.

Any successful nutrient management program begins with soil testing. Mead Tree & Turf Care Inc uses Maryland Department of Agriculture-approved labs for soil testing. We offer three different soil testing levels:

• Basic: Organic matter, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and pH
• Intermediate: same as the basic testing, plus zinc, manganese, iron, copper, sulfur, and boron
• Advanced: Same as the intermediate testing, plus sodium and soluble salts

We also test

• Soil texture (percent sand, silt, clay, and texture classification)
• Lead and arsenic contamination

Mead Tree & Turf Care Inc has a variety of fertilization options to choose from for your landscaping needs in Howard County, MD, and surrounding areas. Based on your soil test, we can use synthetic treatments, such as fertilizer, or organic treatments, like bio-stimulants and compost teas.

Soil Amendments

In the urban environment, trees and shrubs face many challenges. Low organic matter and compacted soils are the two most common problems. Our experts will determine the best course of action to address soil structure issues. Using an AirSpade, we can perform vertical mulching or radial trenching. Through these procedures, we can reduce compaction while incorporating organic material.

As an industry leader, Mead Tree & Turf Care Inc offers the latest in organic turf care technology. As the field of organic turf care evolves in the industry, our company will continue to pilot new materials and methods. Soil testing is the basis for determining a nutrient management program and soil pH requirements. Weeds are spot-treated using reduced-risk herbicides. Core aeration and over-seeding treatments are also important cornerstones of our organic programs. Some pest issues, such as grubs and cutworms, can also be treated using reduced-risked pesticides under this program.