Oct 21, 2020 | Evergreen, Fall
In late summer and early fall evergreen trees often have needles that dry out and shed. This can be alarming for gardeners, and it can be difficult to tell if early needle drop is cause for concern or just part of the evergreen tree’s annual needle shed. It is typical...
Oct 1, 2020 | Disease, Lilacs
In the last few weeks, we have had many reports of issues with lilacs suffering from severe leaf browning. This is caused by the fungal disease Pseudocercospora. While the leaf browning may be unsightly and worrisome, Pseudocercospora is easy to treat when approached...
Aug 30, 2020 | Tree Defoliators
FALL WEBWORM, MIMOSA WEBWORM AND WALNUT CATERPILLARS Several tree defoliators are active in late summer, including fall webworms, mimosa webworms, and walnut caterpillars. Homeowners often spot the silken webs created by the first two insects at this time of year. The...
Jul 30, 2020 | Japanese Beetles, Treatments
With over 300 ornamental and edible plants they like to feed on, Japanese beetles (JB) can quickly become an overwhelming insect in the landscape. Last year, one customer brought in his peach so covered in Japanese beetles that it was hard to identify the fruit as a...
Jul 24, 2020 | Bagworms, Infestation
If your landscape has a history of bagworm problems, it’s time to start looking for them. These caterpillars take materials from the plants they live in and construct a tough bag to dwell in as they grow. The insects and their cocoons can be hard for gardeners to spot...
Jun 27, 2020 | Plating, Trees
When it comes to yard improvements that require many years of patience to reap the rewards of, waiting for a tree to grow is at the top of the list. But not all trees require you to wait decades for them to get to a decent size. There are some fast growing tree...
Jun 13, 2020 | Plating, Trees
Having trees in your yard not only helps to provide shade during the warm summer months, they also help boost the overall beauty of your home. Trees plants around your home can not only help keep your house from heating up in the sun, they can also provide a...
May 25, 2020 | Stump Grinding, Stump Removal
In one of our blog posts last month, we talked about why you should consider having a tree stump in your yard removed, which we hope was able to help you decide if you should go through with this process. Now we’d like to help you learn about the two different ways...
