Diagnosing and Curing the Root Cause of Plant Health Issues

You likely arrived here because you noticed something concerning in your yard.

Maybe your lawn feels spongy and mossy, your Arbutus leaves are developing spots, or your hedges are thinning out. You might have even searched for a specific remedy—like dormant oil, nematodes, or trunk injections—because you know your property needs help, but you aren’t sure exactly how to apply the cure.

At Ascent Yard Care, founded by owner and Arborist Jake Innes, we know that seeing your vegetation struggle is stressful. Your trees, hedges, and turf are not just background decorations; they are significant financial assets. When they suffer, your property value suffers.

The Problem with "Guessing"

Most homeowners (and many general landscapers) try to fix landscape issues with a "spray and pray" approach. They grab a generic pesticide from the hardware store or apply fertilizer without knowing what the soil actually craves.

However, treating Phytophthora root rot requires a completely different biological approach than treating Chafer Beetles. Spraying a fungicide on a tree that is actually suffering from drought stress or hydrophobic soil won’t just fail to fix the problem—it can make it worse.

We Don't Guess. We Diagnose.

Ascent Yard Care is the specialized team called in to solve complex problems. We don’t just treat symptoms; we identify the root cause.

Our approach is built on science. Whether it is balancing soil pH with Dolopril lime to sweeten acidic earth, or using Iron Sulphate to strictly control moss, every application we make is calculated.

We understand the specific biological threats in our region. We know how to identify the early signs of Bronze Birch Borer, EAB, or Weevils before they destroy a tree. We know when English Ivy has shifted from a nuisance to a strangulation threat that requires "sever and ring" preservation. We know that some trees need systemic trunk injections to heal from the inside out, while others benefit from Mycorrhizal inoculation and bio-stimulants to restore vitality to the root zone.

Preserving Your Peace of Mind

Sometimes, the problem isn't that the plant is dying, but that it’s becoming a nuisance. We help homeowners reclaim their weekends through growth regulation.

By using treatments like Cambistat or fruit suppression sprays, we can stop the formation of messy fruit on plums and chestnuts, or slow the growth of trees to reduce pruning requirements. From specialized Arbutus preservation programs to preventative dormant oil sprays and anti-desiccants for winter protection, our goal is to ensure your landscape remains healthy, safe, and beautiful.

How to Get a Quote & Diagnosis

Because we treat everything from fungal blights to insect infestations, we need to see exactly what is happening in your yard to give you an accurate price.

Please use the form below to contact us.

Critical Step: When you fill out the form, please upload photos of the issue. A close-up of the damaged leaf, bark, or turf, along with a wide shot of the whole plant, allows us to diagnose the problem remotely. This helps us understand if you need a simple soil amendment or a complex disease treatment, allowing us to quote you exactly what you need, faster.