October in Metro Detroit is the moment to get intentional about next year’s results. Drought, insects, and disease pressures from summer have left clues all over your landscape—now’s the time to read them, fix root-zone issues, and set your property up to win come spring. 

Why Scouting Matters Right Now 

Our Board-Certified Master Arborists treat scouting like a doctor’s checkup for your trees and shrubs. We document species, health, structure, and site conditions, then identify risks (cracks, decay, drought stress, insect/disease activity) and prioritize actions for fall and the dormant season. Early detection saves money and prevents removals. 

Soil Sampling: Your Baseline for Better Decisions 

Soil tests are the “bloodwork” of plant health care. We analyze pH, organic matter, and nutrient availability so treatments are precise—not guesswork. With a quick turnaround, you’ll get clear recommendations and a plan that fits your goals and budget. 

Organic Amendments That Work in Fall 

• Compost Tea (Organic Teas): A living brew of beneficial microbes (bacteria, fungi, protozoa) that boosts soil biology, improves nutrient cycling, and strengthens natural defenses—leading to thicker, greener, healthier plants. 

• Deep Root Feeding: Slow-release nutrition injected into the root zone to replenish what summer depleted, stimulate new root growth, and build resilience that lasts into winter. 

• Aeration: Relieves compaction, increases oxygen and water infiltration, and supercharges root development—crucial after a hot, dry stretch. 

Continue Core Care: Organic Lawn & General Tree Care 

• Organic Lawn Program: Build soil life, improve turf density and vigor, and keep kids and pets safe—no synthetics, no harsh residues. 

• General Tree Care: Structural and clearance pruning, deadwood removal, and (as needed) cabling/bracing. Booking dormancy pruning now is smart—especially for Ash, Birch, Elm, and Oaks, which should be pruned only in dormancy. 

Bottom line: Scout it, test it, and feed the soil. Do the right work in October and your landscape will thank you in April. 

Camelot Tree & Shrub Co. is TCIA-accredited, srving Macomb, Oakland & Wayne since 1989. 

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