Did you know that smart landscaping can save water, help reduce waste, and lower your summer energy bills? By strategically placing your trees, shrubs and other landscaping elements, you can help to block heat from reaching your home, which can keep your home cooler, decreasing cooling usage, and thus summer energy bills. Here are some …
The Emerald Ash Borer is a green exotic beetle native to northeastern Asia that feeds on ash tree species. This beetle was first discovered in southeastern Michigan near Detroit in 2002. Since then, the beetle has been found in at least 33 states. In July of 2011, the Emerald Ash Borer was found in Orange …
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Maybe your tree fell during a storm, maybe it was diseased and needed to be removed, or maybe it was too big for the space. Regardless of why your tree needed to be removed, chances are this tree removal has created a sort of void in your landscaping, and you probably want to replace it. …
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There are many species of Ambrosia Beetles currently found in the U.S. The Ambrosia Beetle is a small, cylindrical fungus farmer beetle approximately 2 mm in length that can be extremely damaging to your trees and landscaping. These beetles tunnel into trees (most commonly those that are dying or stressed) and create fungal gardens that …
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Your trees and plants are effected differently each season and require maintenance and care particular to that season. Summer can be stressful for your trees and plants because of the heat mixed with typical summer drought situations. Because of this, giving them some extra care during the warmest days and months is key! Here are …
Are the needles on your blue spruce tree turning brown or yellow? Specifically, do you see healthy needles on the tips of their branches with no needles, or dead looking needles as you head inward towards the trunk? If this is what you’re seeing, your blue spruce tree is likely suffering from needle cast disease. …