Tree & Shrub Care

Keep Your Trees and Shrubs Looking Their Best

Trees and shrubs are the backbone of your landscape. They provide shade, privacy, and structure that makes your property feel complete. But unlike grass that bounces back quickly, trees and shrubs need years to grow and recover from neglect or improper care.

At Earth & Leaf Brookline Landscapes, we provide comprehensive tree and shrub care for properties throughout Brookline, MA. Our services keep your woody plants healthy, attractive, and growing strong. Whether you need pruning, disease treatment, or general maintenance, we have the knowledge and equipment to do the job right.

Essential Tree and Shrub Services

Proper tree and shrub care involves several different services throughout the year. Here is what we provide:

• Pruning and trimming to maintain shape and remove dead branches
• Fertilization programs that provide essential nutrients
• Pest and disease monitoring and treatment
• Mulching around the base to retain moisture and regulate temperature
• Deep root watering during drought conditions
• Crown thinning to improve light penetration and air flow
• Removal of hazardous or dead trees
• Storm damage cleanup and corrective pruning

We customize our approach based on the specific plants on your property. Oak trees have different needs than Japanese maples. Evergreen shrubs need different care than flowering deciduous varieties. We know what each type needs and when to provide it.

Why Professional Pruning Matters

Pruning is both an art and a science. Done correctly, it improves plant health, encourages blooming, and maintains attractive form. Done poorly, it can permanently damage or even kill a tree or shrub.

We prune at the right time of year for each plant species. Some shrubs should be pruned right after flowering. Others are best pruned in late winter. Pruning at the wrong time can remove next year's flower buds or leave plants vulnerable to winter damage.

Our team makes clean cuts at proper locations that heal quickly. We remove dead, diseased, and crossing branches first. Then we thin and shape to enhance the plant's natural form. The result is healthier plants that look professionally maintained. Many clients combine our tree care with comprehensive landscape maintenance for a fully managed property.

Protecting Against Pests and Disease

Brookline's climate supports many common tree and shrub pests and diseases. Scale insects, spider mites, and Japanese beetles can quickly damage foliage. Fungal diseases like powdery mildew and leaf spot weaken plants over time.

We monitor for problems during regular visits and treat issues before they become severe. Early intervention is key. A small infestation caught early is much easier and less expensive to control than waiting until a plant is severely damaged.

We use integrated pest management techniques that combine cultural practices, beneficial insects when possible, and targeted treatments only when necessary. The goal is healthy plants with minimal environmental impact. Proper mulching and bed maintenance also helps prevent many pest and disease problems by reducing stress on plants.

Long-Term Plant Health

Great tree and shrub care is about more than just fixing problems. It is about creating conditions for long-term health. We make sure plants have adequate nutrients through proper fertilization. We mulch correctly to maintain moisture without creating rot problems. We prune thoughtfully to maintain structure as plants mature.

Trees and shrubs are investments that increase in value as they grow. A mature tree can add thousands of dollars to your property value. Proper care ensures your plants reach their full potential and continue looking great for decades. Some of our clients also invest in landscape lighting to showcase their most beautiful specimens at night.

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