Dan's Papers - Issue #4 - April 20, 2007

They are in your backyard, at the local high school, in front of the post office and on the sides of your favorite restaurant. There are hundreds, thousands and even millions of them from coast to coast and what many overlook is their precious health care. No, I am not referring to your favorite pet, I am referring to trees. For many of us here on the East End, we are lucky enough to have a view of the calming blue waters of the ocean, harbor or bay, but what if those pristine sights were not bordered with the Pitch pine trees, Dwarf pine trees, and Scrub oak trees, which are native to this area? Unfortunately, just like any living species, trees can get sick and need medical attention when they are ill. If the problem goes untreated, they may fall on your home, car or loved one, and at that point you will have a serious problem to deal with. The good news is that there is one such company that can help you prevent this from happening and they are Sterling Tree & Lawn.

Sterling Tree & Lawn has a strong-rooted passion for tree care and is not a mass marketed, mega company. They have over 20 years of customer service oriented experience, and have worked exclusively with Long Island's soil, climate and diverse landscapes. An arborist, or more commonly known as a tree surgeon, is a professional who maintains and manages trees. They are certified in all aspects of woody plant health and care including diagnosis, treatment of disease, insect infestations and environmental problems.

The arboricultural services that Sterling Tree & Lawn provide are second to none. When you contact Sterling Tree & Lawn, a certified arborist will conduct each and every service on your property. At each visit, individual attention will be given to the property and proper advice, ample information and instructional material will be provided for each prospective client. For all plans of 5 visits or more, a supplemental arborist inspection will be conducted. This visit will include a site inspection and a soil test. Specific recommendations for tree and shrub fertilization and soil amendments will be assessed, and the best part is that all of Sterling's treatment programs have been developed after careful consultation with SUNY Farmingdale and Cornell Universities so it's a guarantee that you are receiving the best in tree care.

Coined the "tree doctor," Sterling Tree & Lawn are armed with a fully stocked pharmacy that includes curative sprays and injection agents, which help to treat specific problems. Caring for trees and the world around us is very important. Many do not realize how crucial their state of health is to our livelihood. If it is hard for you to see the beauty and all their rooted-magic, think of tree care as an investment. Having a healthy tree will, without a doubt, increase your property value by beautifying the area, saving energy by providing shade in the summer months and protection in the winter and most importantly, it will help to purify the air you and your family breathe.

Providing a preventative care and effective maintenance program for your trees and landscape that involves regular inspections and the necessary follow-up care of mulching, fertilizing, and pruning, can help detect problems and correct them before they become damaging or fatal. Considering many tree species can live as long as 200-300 years, these practices of caring for the home's landscape will become an investment as you enjoy and value your property for generations.

Sterling Tree & Lawn has the latest in tree care technology and will be available at the Hamptons Home and Garden Show to answer all your questions. They even have Mauget(R) injections, which have been developed as a result of extensive research by many federal and state agencies such as USDA-Forest Service. These Micro-Injections alleviate damage to your trees caused by insects, micro-organisms, soil pollutants, air pollutants and nutritional deficiencies. Injections help us to treat trees, especially when spraying is not an option due to site conditions such as pools, ponds and kennels that can become contaminated.

One of Sterling Tree & Lawn's mantras' reads: "We speak for the trees...... for the trees have no voice." This beautiful quote reflects the passion and commitment the company has for its line of work and the president of the business, Sterling R. Churgin, pledges premier service for all their clients no matter what shape a property may be in.

- Victoria L. Cooper

Sterling Tree & Lawn is located in Islip Terrace and services properties across Long Island. Visit www.sterlingtree.com or call 631-277-5171 for more information.