Question 1

How often should trees and shrubs be treated?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the plants on your property and what they're dealing with. Most ornamental care follows the growing season, with visits timed around plant development and pest activity rather than a fixed calendar date.

Question 2

What does a tree and shrub program include?

Accepted Answer

Our programs focus on monitoring plant health, managing insect and disease pressure and supporting nutrition. The Arborist program includes a higher level of monitoring and diagnosis than the Basic program.

Question 3

How do I know if my shrub has insects or disease?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms often overlap. Chewed leaves, sticky residue or visible insects point toward pests, while spotting and blotching can point toward disease — but environmental stress can mimic both. That's why we diagnose before we treat.

Question 4

Why are my shrub leaves turning yellow?

Accepted Answer

Yellowing can come from soil conditions, root-zone issues, watering, nutrition or plant stress. We look at the whole picture before recommending a treatment.

Question 5

What causes branches to suddenly die?

Accepted Answer

Branch dieback usually reflects something happening over time — root stress, water issues, insect activity or disease. An inspection helps determine whether the cause is ongoing or already past.

Question 6

Do all tree and shrub problems require pesticides?

Accepted Answer

No. Many plant issues are cultural or environmental. We only recommend a treatment when it's genuinely warranted for the plant and the problem.

Question 7

When should trees and shrubs be fertilized?

Accepted Answer

Timing depends on the plant and what the soil and plant actually need. We evaluate nutrition as part of overall plant health rather than fertilizing on a default schedule.

Question 8

What's the difference between the Arborist and Basic programs?

Accepted Answer

The Basic program provides routine preventative seasonal care. The Arborist program adds a higher level of monitoring, diagnosis and season-long plant-health attention for more valuable landscapes.

Question 9

Does GreenStripe treat mature trees?

Accepted Answer

We care for ornamental trees and shrubs throughout the landscape. What's appropriate for a specific mature tree depends on the tree, its condition and access on the property.

Question 10

Can you diagnose a tree or shrub problem?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tell us what you're seeing and we'll take a look at the plant, the location and the conditions around it before recommending anything.

Protect the Landscape You Invested In.

Beautiful Plants Need More Than Water.

Insect Pressure

Disease Pressure

Plant Nutrition

Seasonal Timing

The Right Care for Your Landscape.

ArboristTree & Shrub Program

BasicTree & Shrub Program

Your Plants Tell a Story.

Find the Problem. Treat the Cause.

Insect Control

Disease Control

Nutrition & Soil Health

Not Every Plant Needs the Same Treatment.

Identify

Diagnose

Treat

Monitor

The GreenStripe Standard

Local Plants. Local Pressure. Local Experience.

Tree & Shrub Care FAQs

Protect What You've Already Invested In.

Let's Take a Look at Your Property.