Pine trees are among the most common varieties of evergreen in North America. But like all trees, even they are susceptible to disease. Some of these diseases are minor, causing nothing more than discolored needles, whereas others are more severe, shortening the tree's lifespan or even killing … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2016
Top Mosquito-Repelling Plants
Mosquitoes can turn an otherwise relaxing and tranquil outdoor living area into a nightmare. Their numbers will quickly multiply, feasting on any warm-blooded human or animal in their vicinity. And given that mosquito-borne disease is on the rise, this is something that homeowners shouldn't … [Read more...]
Why Pine Trees Turn Brown and Die
Pine trees are among the most common and well-known type of evergreen tree in North America. But like all trees, even they are susceptible to disease and injury. It's not uncommon for a damaged pine tree to turn brown and die. Sometimes the cause is obvious, whereas other times it's not so … [Read more...]
How to Prevent Fungus on Your Lawn
Whether you see it or not fungus is all around us, including our lawns. Small, sparse amounts of fungus spores typically don't pose any serious threat to grass and plants. But there are times when fungus can take over a lawn, consuming nutrients and breaking down the grass. When this occurs, you … [Read more...]