Tree & Shrub Care Service in Advance, NC
Trees and shrubs do a lot of heavy lifting in a landscape. They add structure, beauty, and real value to your property. But just like your lawn, they're constantly up against pests, disease, and nutritional gaps that can quietly wear them down over time.
The good news is that with the right care, your ornamental plants can stay healthy and thriving through every season. At Tailor Made, our certified Arborists and plant health specialists take a proactive approach to tree fertilization and full ornamental care, building customized treatment plans based on what your specific plants actually need.
Here's what our Tree & Shrub Care program in Advance includes:
- Tree Fertilization
- Tree Injections
- Fruit Sprays
- Disease Treatments
- Emerald Ash Borer Control
- And Shrub Care
Protecting your trees and shrubs is a smart investment in your property. Tailor Made has been helping homeowners across North Carolina do exactly that for 30 years, and we're ready to put that experience to work for you.
Your Trees and Shrubs Deserve More Than Basic Maintenance
North Carolina's landscape is home to more than 600 species of trees and shrubs, and each one has its own set of seasonal needs, vulnerabilities, and growth patterns. Without the right care at the right time, even healthy-looking plants can quietly decline from nutrient deficiencies, insect pressure, or fungal disease. Tailor Made takes a proactive, science-backed approach to keep your landscape thriving from the ground up.
Our Seasonal Tree and Shrub Care Program in Advance
Each visit in our 7-visit program is timed to match what your plants actually need throughout the year:
- Dormant oil application to smother overwintering insects and eggs before spring activity begins
- MERIT systemic insect control to protect plants from the inside out against feeding pests
- Spring fertilization with MERIT to fuel early-season growth while maintaining insect defense
- Late spring insect and disease control to address emerging threats as temperatures rise
- Summer insect and disease control targeting heat-season stressors that weaken ornamentals
- Late summer insect and disease control to carry plants through the most stressful part of the season
- Fall fertilization to restore nutrients and strengthen root systems heading into dormancy
Why Choose Tailor Made for Tree and Shrub Care
Every treatment plan starts with a thorough on-site inspection. From there, care is customized using a combination of foliar sprays and root drench fertilization tailored to your specific plant species and seasonal conditions. The products used are family-friendly and pet-friendly, the same ones applied in our own technicians' yards. No contracts are required, and no two programs look exactly the same because no two properties are.
Tailor Made Has Been Doing This for 30 Years
That kind of experience adds up fast when it comes to keeping trees and shrubs healthy in North Carolina. Our team has spent decades in the field learning exactly how local plants respond to seasonal shifts, pest pressure, and disease cycles, so we know what to look for and how to fix it the first time.
Tailor Made brings that proven track record to every visit, from identifying early signs of an insect infestation to treating stubborn fungal issues before they spread, all backed by 30 years of reliable, hands-on service.
Warning Signs Your North Carolina Trees and Shrubs Are Telling You Something
North Carolina's diverse landscape is home to over 600 species of trees and shrubs, and each one has its own set of vulnerabilities. Between the humid summers, fluctuating temperatures, and regional pest pressures, plants here face a lot throughout the year. The good news is that most problems give you clear warning signs before they become serious.
Here are the common signs your trees and shrubs in North Carolina need professional attention:
- Yellowing, browning, or discolored leaves that are not related to seasonal changes
- Leaves with spots, blotches, or unusual markings that suggest fungal or bacterial disease
- Sticky residue on leaves or branches, often a sign of active insect feeding
- Visible insects, webbing, or egg masses on stems and foliage
- Wilting or drooping branches even when the soil has adequate moisture
- Premature leaf drop or thin, sparse canopy growth
- Bark that is cracking, oozing, or showing unusual discoloration
- Stunted or slow growth compared to previous seasons
- Dieback starting at the tips of branches and moving inward
- Powdery or dusty coatings on leaf surfaces indicating mildew or fungal activity
These signs are easy to overlook until the damage has already taken hold. Catching them early makes a real difference in how well your plants recover and how long they stay healthy. A closer look at what is actually happening below the surface and throughout the canopy can change the entire outcome for your landscape.
