Plant Healthcare

Although it's hard to tell right now with the weather, June has come! It's about time to spray for Bag Worms. If you think you may have bag worms or other insect issues please give us a call and one of our certified arborists will come out to evaluate your plants.

Sussex Tree Arborist Corner

Tree pruning is important for aesthetic reasons and to encourage the growth of strong, healthy trees. When is the best time to trim you may ask? As a general rule, spring thru early summer is the best time to work on your trees, though this varies depending on the type of tree you are dealing with. Before performing any tree pruning it is a good idea to talk to our certified arborists to ensure the proper care for the trees on your property. Unnecessary pruning can stress trees and shrubs during an already stressful time of the year. Improper pruning can also reduce or eliminate the beautiful flowers that should have decorated the plant in the spring, and can ruin the tree or shrub’s natural form.

When is pruning necessary? There are some very good reasons to prune, and they generally fall into one of these categories:

1. Canopy cleaning- Whether a tree or shrub, as a plant gets older some of the branches die. Removal of these branches improves the appearance of the plant and, in the case of trees, makes it safer to walk under them.
2. Flower and/or fruit production- As some shrubs get older, they become less “flower productive.” Stimulating new stems (canes) usually stimulates better flower/fruit production.

We are excited about the newest equipment addition to our fleet. Our new spider lift is capable of reaching heights of 76 ft. while still being able to fit through a backyard gate. The new lift will make work safer and quicker for our Employees, while offering a more cost efficient solution to our customers.

On Friday, March 7th Sussex Tree was one of the major sponsors of this year’s Lower Delaware Autism Foundation (LDAF) Autism Ball. This year’s Autsim Ball and Auction for Hope were held at The Baycenter in Dewey Beach. It was a very enjoyable evening featuring The Big City Band and learning more about what can be done to help those with Autism. Through the help of all the sponsors and attendees, LDAF was able to raise $70,350 exceeding their goal by almost $9,000.

New Sussex Tree & STI Blog

Thank you for visiting our new blog! We have started this to keep our customers and friends up-to-date on what is going on with our companies. We will post information on new equipment, promotions, current projects, community involvement, and other items of interest. Check back in regularly to see waht we are up to at Sussex Tree & STI Landscape Solutions.