The Deadly Disease Triangle
Disease is simply any change from the normal functioning of a tree. Disease can be ongoing and, depending on the situation, can eventually lead to total tree death.
Brown Spots on Tree Leaves: Are Your Trees Dying?
If you’re noticing brown spots on tree leaves around your property and some of those trees are dropping leaves throughout the season, you might be concerned that your trees are dying. This is a valid concern since it’s not usually natural for trees to drop their leaves in the spring and summer unless they’re under…
How to Avoid Tree Transplant Shock & Set Newly Planted Trees Up For Success
Have you ever bought a houseplant and noticed that it looked a bit sad once you got it home? Maybe some of its leaves turned yellow or wilted or it even dropped leaves onto the table. What you witnessed was the plant adapting to its new environment and going through a bit of transplant shock…
Homeowner Options for Emerald Ash Borer Treatment
If you live in the Midwest or Eastern United States you’ve likely been hearing a lot about the emerald ash borer (EAB) over the last 10 years. Researching EAB can be overwhelming. But, fear not! We’re here to help. In this article we’ll help you identify the signs of EAB, discuss how to evaluate whether to…
How to Know When It’s the Best Time to Prune Shrubs
Most savvy homeowners know that it’s very important to prune their trees for many reasons like tree health, hazard mitigation and aesthetics. (Read more about what is tree pruning and why it’s the secret to healthy trees). Pruning shrubs and bushes, however, is a task that is often overlooked by most people. One of our…
Needles Don’t Grow Back: Rhizosphaera Needle Cast and Your Trees
What is Rhizosphaera Needle Cast? Rhizosphaera needle cast is a fungal disease caused by the pathogen Rhizosphaera kalkhoffii, which most commonly affects Colorado blue spruce trees. This disease results in premature needle loss, particularly in the inner and lower canopy of the tree. Left untreated, Rhizosphaera needle cast can cause significant damage, including complete defoliation…
The Ultimate Guide to Mulching Around Trees
Whether you have a newly planted tree or a mature tree in your landscape, laying down a thick layer of mulch is a wonderful yearly practice that can dramatically improve the health of your tree long term. This guide will walk you through the benefits of mulching, how to do it right, and the best…
How Air Spading Could Save Your Tree’s Life
Have you ever driven by and admired a beautiful new house, but then noticed that the older trees around it are looking rather sad? If not, take a closer look next time you drive by a recent construction site. Trees that seem to be suffering are a typical sign of soil compaction, and this is…
Tips for Watering Your Trees the Right Way
Adding a new tree to your landscape is an important contribution to the future health of our planet. Trees are amazingly complex organisms that bring immense value to the areas where they grow. Trees improve air quality by filtering contaminants from the air. They enhance water quality by reducing flooding and erosion. The evaporation from…