Tree & Shrub Care

Professional Tree & Shrub Care in Lathrop

Trees and shrubs are the backbone of your landscape. They provide shade, privacy, structure, and beauty to your property. But without proper care, they can become overgrown, diseased, or even dangerous. That's where professional tree and shrub care makes all the difference.

At GateBridge Lathrop Landscaping, we provide comprehensive care that keeps your trees and shrubs healthy and looking their best. Our team knows which pruning techniques promote strong growth, when to fertilize for maximum benefit, and how to spot early signs of disease or pest problems. We work with all types of ornamental and shade trees commonly found in Lathrop landscapes.

Our Tree & Shrub Care Services

We offer a full range of services to keep your woody plants healthy and attractive:

• •Pruning & Trimming: Shape plants for optimal health and appearance while removing dead, diseased, or crossing branches
• •Fertilization: Provide essential nutrients that promote vigorous growth and vibrant foliage
• •Disease & Pest Management: Identify problems early and apply appropriate treatments to protect plant health
• •Deadheading & Cleanup: Remove spent blooms and debris to encourage new growth and maintain neat appearance
• •Storm Damage Cleanup: Safely remove broken branches and restore plants after severe weather
• •Planting & Transplanting: Install new trees and shrubs or relocate existing ones to better locations

Why Proper Pruning Matters

Pruning isn't just about making plants look tidy. It's about encouraging healthy growth patterns, improving air circulation to reduce disease, and removing hazards before they become problems. Different plants require different pruning techniques and timing. Prune at the wrong time or in the wrong way, and you can weaken the plant or reduce flowering.

We follow industry best practices for pruning each species. We make clean cuts at proper angles, never removing more than necessary, and always considering the plant's natural growth habit. The result is healthier plants that look beautiful and require less corrective work in the future. If you're planning to add new plants to your landscape, check out our design and installation services.

Seasonal Care Requirements

Trees and shrubs have different needs throughout the year. Winter is often the best time for major pruning on dormant deciduous plants. Spring calls for fertilization as new growth begins. Summer may require light trimming and pest monitoring. Fall is perfect for cleanup and preparing plants for winter.

We can set up a seasonal care schedule tailored to your specific plants and landscape goals. Regular maintenance visits ensure your trees and shrubs always look their best and catch potential problems before they become serious. Pair your tree and shrub care with our mulching services to protect roots and retain moisture. For complete landscape care, explore our full range of services.

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