There are many features that go into the livelihood of tree species in our landscaping. They must have adequate soil, a supply of oxygen and nutrients, consistent pruning, and water to grow effectively. There is no guarantee when it comes to a tree’s survival rate,...
In any successful marriage, the phrase “yes, Dear” will become prominent. However, when it comes to the marriage between the health of your landscaping and the common whitetail deer, we must resoundingly say “no, deer.” While the vision of a herd in your backyard can...
They’re coming. Pests threatening your landscape this spring could very well affect the health and beauty of your trees and shrubs. Spring is the typical time when insects begin to emerge from inactivity and fungi begin to spread with the increased moisture and warmer...
As one of our fair presidents, Franklin D. Roosevelt, once said, “Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people.” We are blessed to have a climate that sustains the growth of a variety of beautiful trees. However, our...
With a multitude of different varieties, it would seem that these common shade tree and shrub pests would not be as overlooked as they are. What often happens however, is that these insects go undetected until damage or even death to the tree or shrub as already...
The striking emerald shimmer of these beetles makes them appear as jewels amongst the dull gray bark of the Ash tree, however their beauty is deceitful. These shiny gems have been responsible for the destruction of tens of millions of trees across 26 states within the...
