Springtime in the Coachella Valley means vibrant blooms, fresh scents of Citrus blossoms, and a chance to refresh your garden routine. But don’t let the sweet smells distract you—now is the perfect moment to thoroughly inspect your landscape. Trees, shrubs, grass, drought-tolerant plants, and even your irrigation system deserve a thorough professional check-up this season.
Want to know exactly how your yard is doing? Schedule your GreenRate Yard Inspection today! We’ll help ensure your landscape isn’t just surviving, but thriving. Book Your Inspection Now.
Citrus: Feed Your Trees and Watch Them Flourish!
As citrus trees show off their fresh spring growth, they’re hungry! Citrus fertilization runs from January through August, so give your trees the boost they need now. Look closely: is there any gummy, amber-colored ooze seeping from cracks in your tree’s bark? This could be Citrus Gummosis, a pesky bark rot disease caused by the fungal pathogen Phytophthora. Left unchecked, it can lead to serious tree damage or even death.
Inspect your leaves carefully—are they sparse, yellowing, or showing signs of branch dieback? These signals mean your citrus may need immediate care. Luckily, with regular professional treatment and proper fertilization (3-4 applications per season, including slow-release fertilizers and gypsum), your citrus trees can bounce back, producing deliciously abundant fruit.
Don’t forget proper irrigation! Citrus trees enjoy a drink, but moderation is key—watering three times a week in the summer is plenty. Make sure you have wells around your trees for efficient watering and easy fertilization.
Agaves: Protect Your Plants from Silent Invaders
Agaves are iconic desert beauties but beware – they’re vulnerable to the sneaky Snout Nosed Agave Weevil. These troublesome pests quietly infest your agaves, laying eggs near the roots and causing hidden destruction beneath the surface.
The first signs often go unnoticed, but suddenly your precious agave may lean oddly or show a wrinkled base. Before you know it, the roots are mushy and destroyed, and your beautiful, expensive plant is lost.
Prevention and early control are crucial. Our specialized treatment involves carefully injecting topical and systemic insecticides into the root zone, creating protective residual effects lasting up to three months. With infestations easily spreading from plant to plant, a quarterly prevention program is your best defense. Remember, early and regular treatment can significantly minimize plant loss, keeping your agaves healthy and majestic.
This spring, don’t just garden—garden smart. Schedule your GreenRate Inspection and protect your landscape’s health year-round! With a little proactive care, your landscape will remain a lush, vibrant haven that brings you joy every day. Trust Rudy’s to keep your yard healthy and beautiful—season after season!
