Earlier this month, we discussed and addressed some common concerns and questions in regard to where ticks live, how long they live, tick prevention methods, if they fly, tick protection etc. In this article, we briefly touched on things you can be doing in your yard to help decrease the tick population. But, we wanted …
Backyard landscaping ideas are commonly the main focus for many homeowners, but what about front yard landscaping ideas? Your front yard is an extremely important aspect of your home’s curb appeal and the first impression for visitors and potential home buyers. Well-designed landscapes help highlight the beauty of your home, its architectural features and uniqueness, …
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Have you noticed fluffy white cotton-like objects floating through the sky? Or, maybe you noticed accumulation on the ground so thick it looks like snow? Rest assured, it is not snowing in June; it is just the seeds of cottonwoods. What Are Cottonwood Trees? Cottonwoods are members of the Poplar family. They produce male and …
It is not uncommon to wonder about ticks; where they live, how long they live, where you’re most likely to get bit, if they fly, etc. In the Hudson Valley, interest in and research on ticks and tick-borne diseases is becoming much more prevalent as our cases of these diseases and our population of ticks …
You have probably heard the terms plant health care or integrated pest management before, but do you know what they mean and why they are important? Plant health care is defined as a process of scheduled preventative maintenance that is put together based on monitoring and the use of cultural and chemical tactics to enhance …
Severe storms can bring about unexpected and sudden damages that are often unavoidable. However, when it comes to the trees on your property, it is important to regularly inspect them to eliminate avoidable threats of tree damage. Depending on the severity of a storm, even healthy trees can be uprooted, but, by treating trees that …