LASTING BOUNTIES
Orchard Maintenance in Santa Cruz County
When you look outside at your orchard, are your trees losing their visual appeal? Are they not as fruitful as they once were? Watching such an important feature of your property lose its vitality is worrying, but finding the time and energy to maintain your orchard is hard to fit into your schedule. The Landscape Company is here to put your worries to rest.
Orchards require expert knowledge, ample time, and significant energy to maintain their health and beauty. We are here to help.
Our expert team is well-versed in care options for orchard trees. Whether your apple trees need more water or your stone fruit trees require special soil treatments, we know what it takes to keep your orchard producing delicious fruit and looking lush and vibrant.
Phil’s crews have years of experience, are able to make independent decisions, and offer design modifications which we accepted. The team of Jesus and Jesus handled the pruning, lighting, installation of the water feature, and irrigation. Their work was of the highest quality, in particular, the pruning which was a masterpiece of Japanese style.
– Jan. D., Yelp
Knowledge is Fruitful
The experience and understanding required to keep your orchard thriving is not common knowledge. Hands-on work and tested methods are needed to ensure you continue to enjoy a steady production of fruit or nuts. Our team is equipped with this knowledge and experience, and we can ensure that your orchard stays healthy. Use your time to relax and enjoy your orchard while our experts focus on maintenance.
CARE TAILORED TO YOUR TREES
Quarterly Orchard Maintenance
Different trees require different types of care throughout every season. Our team has a deep understanding of trees and offers orchard maintenance solutions to perfectly match the needs of your trees. We divide the year into quarters and offer specific services depending on the trees in your orchard.
January – March: Dormant season for deciduous fruit trees.
- Pruning: Pruning for structure, size management, and fruit yields.
- Pest Control: Dormant sprays are applied to control pests and diseases.
- Plant Training: Bare root season, plant to start training new trees.
- Damage Prevention: Monitor storms, (mainly heavy rainfall and wind) for damage prevention.
April – June: Blossoms are starting to form and bloom, followed by vegetative growth.
- Fertilize trees.
- Turn in cover crops.
- Apply mulch.
- Pest Control: Monitor for pest and or disease emergence.
- Plant: Plant beneficials in and around your orchard to attract pollinators.
- Irrigation: Full irrigation check, to be ready to turn on when rains stop.
July – September: Fruit is setting and trees are still pumping out new growth.
- Irrigation: Monitor irrigation for repairs.
- Fertilize: Apply another round of fertilizer.
- Summer pruning, (differs from dormant pruning).
- Fruit thinning, to start early summer and finishing by mid-July.
October – December: Fruit production has slowed down and it’s time for the final harvest.
- Pest Control: Monitor for pests and or disease. Clean the orchard floor of weeds, old fruits, and any debris that can attract pests over the winter.
- Tree Prep: Clear crowns of trees to avoid rot over the rainy season.
- Ground Prep: Seed orchard floor with cover crops. Seed with beneficial wildflowers in and around the orchard.
- Apply mulch.
- Irrigation: Turn off irrigation when rain starts.
Reach out to our team to schedule maintenance services for your orchard!
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California is known for its scenic beauty and abundant produce. Reach out to us and let’s discuss how we can ensure that your trees look beautiful and produce a fruitful bounty on your property.
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Our estimate process is quick and easy. Simply fill out the request form below and one of our friendly team members will give you a call to discuss your project in more detail. Then, we’ll schedule an in-person visit to get a closer look at your property so we can create a customized plan that meets your specific needs. After our visit, you’ll receive an email with your detailed estimate. Let’s transform your outdoor space into the oasis of your dreams!
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