Specialist in the Diagnosis of Plant Problems in Horticulture, Arboriculture and Agriculture
HORTICULTURE (including landscape)
Plant Problem diagnosis and recommendations including sampling and laboratory analysis (diseases, insect pests, nematodes, vertebrate pests, weeds and abiotic problems).
Integrated Pest Management plan development for specific pests or entire properties
General Landscape Evaluation & Recommendations Emphasizing Sustainable Land Management according to LEED and SITES guidelines (planning & design, installation supervision & inspection, maintenance analysis, recommendations and maintenance specifications including RFP (Requests for Proposals) development in order to obtain uniform bids for work.
Plant Lists for specific sites and situations
Inspection & selection of plants at growing grounds
Location of hard-to-find plants
Recycled water use for irrigation (analysis and testing of soil, water and plants with recommendations for use and management of the water)
Expert witness services
Research projects, Custom Assignments and Special Cases
Professional Reports, Specifications and Documentation
ARBORICULTURE (urban trees) – also includes all of the above
Tree Surveys, Arborist Reports & Tree Protection Specifications, Supervision & Documentation
On-Site Arborist Services before and during demolition, construction and land development
GPS tree and landscape aerial mapping, and annotated aerial map production
Tree Risk Evaluation and remedial work prioritization
Tree Work written specifications and RFP (Request for Proposals) development in order to obtain uniform bids
Advanced Structural / Hazard Diagnostics for trees including tomographic internal imaging using the PiCUS system (both sonic and electric) and Resistograph drill tests
AGRICULTURE
Crop problem diagnosis and recommendations when traditional methods and agricultural consultants have failed or new, novel crops are involved.
Mailing address:
Deborah Ellis Consulting Arborist and Horticulturist
P.O. Box 3714
Saratoga, CA 95070-1714
tel: (408) 725-1357