Michael A. Smith's thorough knowledge proves invaluable in working along side his clients, to decide whether or not it is appropriate to set up a plant healthcare program for a specific plant. There will be no 'blanket treatment' suggestions, and each plant will be looked at as an idividual. There will be no snake oil sales!
There are many cases where a plants location will never be conducive to their needs, and there are cases in which a plant has a chronic disease that cannot be remediated. In these cases, money should not be wasted in attempts to save particular specimens, and should be removed and replanted with the right plant for the location.
Other times, the site can be altered to fit the specific needs of a plant, invasive insect populations can be reduced, and certain diseases can be put in remission. This can be done through disease and insect management programs, irrigation, supplemental feeding, removal of girdling roots, and soil aeration in compacted areas.
Plant and soil samples can be brought to the Montgomery County Cooperative Extension, or sent to Penn State for further analysis of uncommon diseases and insects in the event that it can not be field identified. There is no guess work, rather, programs will be thoroughly outlined utilizing concrete knowledge.
Michael A. Smith will address the root of a problem first and foremost, and his proposals will outline a individualized program, in a step by step and plant by plant basis.
*It is also important to note that overhead chemical applications are no longer necessary, as there are many options available for systemic treatments. We strive to be responsible with chemical usage, and good stewards to all that is included in nature!
There are many cases where a plants location will never be conducive to their needs, and there are cases in which a plant has a chronic disease that cannot be remediated. In these cases, money should not be wasted in attempts to save particular specimens, and should be removed and replanted with the right plant for the location.
Other times, the site can be altered to fit the specific needs of a plant, invasive insect populations can be reduced, and certain diseases can be put in remission. This can be done through disease and insect management programs, irrigation, supplemental feeding, removal of girdling roots, and soil aeration in compacted areas.
Plant and soil samples can be brought to the Montgomery County Cooperative Extension, or sent to Penn State for further analysis of uncommon diseases and insects in the event that it can not be field identified. There is no guess work, rather, programs will be thoroughly outlined utilizing concrete knowledge.
Michael A. Smith will address the root of a problem first and foremost, and his proposals will outline a individualized program, in a step by step and plant by plant basis.
*It is also important to note that overhead chemical applications are no longer necessary, as there are many options available for systemic treatments. We strive to be responsible with chemical usage, and good stewards to all that is included in nature!