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Arborvitae Recovery: Fertilize, Mulch, Professional Spraying

Current Status

15-year hedge, top 2 ft green, bottom 8 ft brown. Recovery signs good.

Care Plan

Fertilize mid-late March and mid-late Sept (balanced organic).
Compost mulch late spring.
Hire tree sprayer for mite/bagworm control.

Local Companies (Nassau County)

NE: Wonderland Tree Service 516-922-5348
NW: Bartlett Tree Experts 516-334-0648
S: Harder Tree 516-481-8800, Olsen Bros 516-541-5656

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