Pest of the Month: Gypsy Moth

We are nearing the end of February, meaning that it is time to discuss a new tree pest of the month. The gypsy moth is definitely one to look out for, so we will be giving you everything you need to know.

Before we...

Pest of the Month: Aphids

Interested in learning more about the most common pests that you may come across on trees in North America? We are going to discuss one specifically every month to give you as much information as possible. This month’...

Pest of the Month: Fall Webworms

Pests can be a huge, damaging or aesthetic issue for the trees in your backyard. To ensure that you are informed about the dangers that could be lurking around your landscaping greenery, we are going to be...

The Do's and Don'ts of Decorating Your Trees

If you are trying to add a little bit of pizzazz and color to your backyard, you may have considered putting up some decorations on your trees. There are a lot of great options out there, you just...

The Top 6 Most Common Tree Issues & How to Solve Them

As you probably know, there are many, many different pests and diseases that can plague your trees. We are going to be looking at six of the most common tree issues and how you can...

Signs That You Should Prune Your Trees

We have discussed the importance of pruning your trees previously, but how will you know when your trees will need it throughout the year?

Let’s discuss the signs you should look out for on your trees that...

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One of the most important aspects of developing a beautiful landscape is maintaining ...

Bizarre Lumps, Bumps, and Growths in Your Yard!

You are particular about the appearance of your property and notice spent flowers, withered leaves and broken stems that need to be picked up as you want everything to be neat and tidy! But, you...

A Bite Bigger than the Bark

Bark beetles are small insects, but don’t let their size fool you.

The strong jaws of these beetles chew and create a buckshot pattern of holes on the bark surface of infested branches or trunks of trees, causing...

Is it Time for a House Call? 

Tree diseases and pests can make an unwanted appearance any time of the year. 

Protecting your Trees from Common Spring Pests

The warmer weather in early spring awakens those pesky pests that were dormant...