Shedding Light on the Pennsylvania Lanternfly Invasion

Shedding Light on the Pennsylvania Lanternfly Invasion

It all started back in 2014. The first recorded sighting of the Spotted Lanternfly in the U.S. was in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Since then, the PA Department of Agriculture and supporting organizations (including us) have been working hard to contain the invasion....
What’s Eating Your Plants?

What’s Eating Your Plants?

As Pennsylvanians, we are blessed to have a climate that sustains the growth of a variety of beautiful trees, shrubs, and plants. However, our weather also lends itself to an assortment of damaging pests that can harm the splendor and vivaciousness of our happy and...
Some of Our Favorite Pennsylvania Trees

Some of Our Favorite Pennsylvania Trees

The State of Pennsylvania is a great place for trees. Even the name means “Penn’s woods.” According to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, there are 134 native and 62 introduced species of trees found in the state. Living here, you see...
What’s Wrong with Your Turf?

What’s Wrong with Your Turf?

This has been one of the rainiest summers on record in Pennsylvania. Turf diseases can always be an issue in the summertime, but typically timely fungicide applications and good cultural practices keep them at a minimum. This year, however, all that wet weather has...