With their large, stocky base, oak trees are often preferred in landscapes over pines. But like all tree varieties, even oaks are susceptible to disease, illness and stress. So if you have one or more oak trees in your the yard, refer to the following tips on how to keep them … [Read more...]
Dealing with Fallen Tree Leaves
Autumn is right around the corner, which means trees will begin to change color and shed their leaves. This is a completely normal process that should cause no reason for concern. Once spring rolls back around, most species of trees will regrow their leaves. In the meantime, however, homeowners … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Lawn Green During the Winter
With just a few months left until winter, many homeowners are scrambling to prepare their lawns for the upcoming cold weather. It's no secret that winter stresses grass, often causing it to turn brown and/or die. While there's no way to control mother nature, there are ways to keep your lawn … [Read more...]
Magnolia Tree Care 101
Magnolias are a brilliant, colorful variety of trees native to Asia, North America and Central America. With an average height of 40 to 80 feet, and spread of 30 to 40 feet, they are the perfect size for residential landscapes. But like all trees, magnolias require some basic care and maintenance … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Soil
Can't seem to maintain a healthy, lush-green lawn no matter how hard you try? Being that we're currently in the “dog days of summer,” some lawns are naturally suffering from heat stress. Even so, there are steps you can take to improve the health and appearance of your lawn, beginning with the soil. … [Read more...]
Signs of Bark Beetle Infestation
Have you noticed one or more pine trees in your yard losing its bark? If so, the problem could be attributed to a bark beetle infestation. There are roughly 6,000 different species of bark beetles (subfamily Scolytinae). They live up their namesake by burrowing deep inside the inner bark of both … [Read more...]
Common Pine Tree Diseases and How to Spot Them
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...]
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...]
Tips on Watering Newly Planted Trees
Trees, like all living organisms, need water to survive – but water is even more important for newly planted trees. The stress of being moved and transplanted into a new environment may cause the tree to die. Watering, however, helps to ease the transition, encouraging healthy growth and … [Read more...]
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