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Spring Tree Pests and Diseases: Aphids, Scales, SOD, and More!
Springtime Tree Pest and Disease Management Warm weather encourages the growth of life. Trees put out flushes of tender green leaves and get busy producing flowers and fruit. Ready to take advantage of those are [...]
Lots of Rain = Falling Trees. What you can look out for before they fall!
We asked for rain, and we got it. Lots of it! Lots of rainfall means lots of falling trees! We hope everyone is being careful and staying safe. NOW is the time to have your [...]
How Trees Survive Brutal Winters
It’s wintertime and you’re probably tucked up in your home with a cozy fire, hot chocolate, and a good book. But what about the trees outside? The cold winter temperatures can seem unbearable, [...]
Fungi Fun: Mica Cap
CLASSIFICATION Family: PsathyrellaceaeScientific Name: Coprinellus micaceus OFTEN FOUND ON: Habitat: Stumps, wood debris, decaying trees/wood.Tree Hosts: Many. HOW TO IDENTIFY IT Shape: Cap and stalk, classic mushroom shape. Grows in clusters.Color: Light brown Spore-Forming Structure: GillsSpore Color: Black, dark brownEdibility: EdibleAlso Look For: Young specimens are often [...]
Pest Spotlight: Giant Whitefly
MEET THE PEST Giant whiteflies are named from their giant length - a total of 5 mm, or 3/16". Okay, that doesn't sound very impressive. But considering that most whiteflies are only 2-3 mm long, giant whiteflies [...]
Tree Planting Do’s and Don’ts
With the weather finally cooling down and rains around the corner, fall is great tree planting time! And just like kids, young trees need a boost in the right direction to get them set for [...]
Watersprouts, Suckers, Epicormic Shoots
What Are They? Watersprouts, suckers, and epicormic shoots are all branches that grow from dormant buds hidden beneath tree bark. Watersprouts refer to branches along tree trunks and limbs. Suckers refer to branches growing out [...]
Mulch Myths and Truths
Now that fall is here, we're (hopefully) heading toward some cooler months! Want a top tip for fall and winter? Tuck in your trees with a blanket of mulch. Arbor Mulch, or wood chip mulch, [...]