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We want to thank you, our loyal customers, for your patience as we worked diligently responding to storm damage on your property during this record-setting winter. While we could not be everywhere at once, your understanding allowed us to prioritize and deal with the worst damage first.

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WE LOVE PETS: Yours and Ours

Caring for your part of the world just got easier!For the first time ever, we are proud to offer financing through Wells Fargo Outdoor Solutions. Starting immediately, customers who sign up for general tree care services—landscape work, tree and shrub pruning and removals—can apply for convenient and affordable payment.

For more information, contact us at (717) 393-7602 or (610) 436-0161 or go to arboristenterprises.com/financing.

Ben and Tina Tresselt

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Marco Polo, the office cat, helps keep things purring along as we go about our daily routine at Arborist Enterprises, and we like to think he shows how we feel about our four-legged friends. In fact, he’s just the tip of the furry iceberg.

“Everyone here is an animal lover,” says Tina. Ben and Tina have a ten-year-old Bichon Frisé named Eloise, a compact canine inherited from their daughter despite a “pre-pup agreement” that exempted Ben from primary dog-walking duties.

At the opposite end of the size spectrum, John Brewer’s eight-year- old Weimaraner–at 90 pounds– is larger than the breed standard of 70-80 pounds. “He can very conveniently set his head down on a standard-height table,” says John, somewhat wistfully.

Karl has two dogs, Shawn has a dog, Steve has a cat— and there are too many others to name.

The point is, we not only watch out for your pets—we care about them! When out on a job, says John, “I realize they’re a member of the family. You get to know clients’ pets, and you expect them to greet you at the car and you ask them how they’re doing. They’re mostly dogs, but I do remember a huge cat named Meatball who would follow me around and roll at my feet.”

“ Obviously our clients are concerned with the products we put down for insect and disease control,“ says Ben. “We never spray anything harmful, and only ask that they give it a little time to dry.”

“ Leaving a gate open is a sure way to have to chase a dog or cat through the neighborhood, so we’re very careful about that,” Ben notes. Also, he says, “Animals can become frightened when inside the house and just go bonkers, so we do our best not to startle them when working near a window.”

“ In a nutshell,” says Ben, “we do everything we can to keep everyone’s pets healthy and safe.”

Nobody does a better job of caring for your part of the world than our landscape foreman Shawn Gross. ”Shawn always has a smile on his face,“ says Tina Tresselt, co-owner of Arborist Enterprises. ”He‘s our go-to guy for all of our mulching and planting jobs, and he does a great job!“

Shawn marked his ten-year anniversary with us in March, but when not working, he loves spending time with wife Athene, daughter Alyssa, and son Austin. In addition to being a great dad who loves going to his children‘s soccer games.

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The harsh winter of 2013-2014 may have done a number on your shrubs. Broad-leaf evergreen shrubs such as holly and cherry laurel are susceptible to winter burn—caused when leaves are dried out by the wind while the roots are in frozen ground and unable to replenish the water. Here are some other stressors that do no favors to your shrubs:

We would be remiss if we failed to mention plants such as Southern Magnolia or Crape Myrtle that are able to survive mild winters in southeastern Pennsylvania, but not harsh ones. Occasionally our clients must hear the sad news that had they selected a hardier species, it would have survived.

Every case is different, however. If a shrub is healthy going into winter—no insects, no disease, healthy growth patterns—it has the best chance of surviving. So when we come out to assess the damage, we’ll look for signs of insects from the fall and if we see them, we’ll recommend insect control. We’ll also prune to remove dead foliage and fertilize to help the plant recover.

Ice and snow load Road salt runoff Misguided snow plows.

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LAWN ROAD Recovery

We are finding out just how hard this winter was on lawns, too. Cooler temperatures have delayed germination of crabgrass and broad leaf weeds, but in many areas the grass is brown and completely dormant. We’ll respond by applying a fertilizer blended with a pre-emergent herbicide for crabgrass control. Fertilizing the grass helps to break the dormancy and get it to green up faster.

Other kinds of lawn mayhem we’re seeing include:

Snow mold, a pink or gray fungus typical of late winter after the snow melts

Damage by squirrels digging up nuts

Turf gouges by snow plows

Ruts left by cars and trucks

Tunneling by voles

Call us at (717) 393-7602 or (610) 436-0161 if you’d like us to evaluate your lawn’s health.Our lawn care experts will recommend a customized treatment plan that’s appropriate to your specific situation.

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Shawn GrossCelebrates 10 years at Arborist Enterprises

E M P L OY E E S P OT L I G H T :

We received timely service, excellent communication and quality work. Joe H. – Annville, PA””

In April 2014, the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was detected in Berks County. This is the nearest it has been to Lancaster County since it was first found in Michigan in 2002.

Immediate action against this destructive pest is recommended. If you have ash trees, contactus. Our EAB preventive maintenance program will protect your ash trees and improve their health.

For more information, go to savemytreesfromeab.com.

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From all of us at Arborist Enterprises, thank you for your valuable feedback. Hearing from our clients helps us continuously improve and provide the highest-quality service.

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After your next experience with us, fill out a yellow survey card to be eligible to win a $100 gift card to a local fine dining restaurant.

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Here’s your spring 2014 Arborist Enterprises newsletter!

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Don’t miss grand opening weekend June 13-15, 11am-3pm at Longwood Gardens this summer. The spectacular new outdoor garden is expanding from 40 to 86 acres and includes three miles of walking trails, five learning pavilions, and colorful wildflower plantings.

Arborist Enterprises crews were some of the first on site to help keep the construction schedule on track. “We did a lot of selective tree removals and also a lot of tree pruning,” says Arborist Enterprises President Ben Tresselt.

Winter 2014 Storm Damage Cleanup The grounds at Longwood Gardens needed extra care this winter, and we were there. “Arborist Enterprises’ work was extremely valuable in recovering from the ice storm damage,” noted Longwood Communications Manager Patricia Evans. “The team was on the site February 5—the very afternoon the ice storm subsided, and worked with us through March 14. We appreciated their quick response and dedication to the cleanup efforts.”

Expanded Longwood Meadow Garden Debuts in June

Photo Courtesy Longwood Gardens – Daniel Traub

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