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Do Anti-Desiccant Treatments Really Work?

As temperatures steadily lower in preparation for winter you may be thinking about potential damage to your broadleaf evergreens. Especially if they suffered from winter burn last year. Symptoms of winter burn in your evergreens may not be evident until the spring, when you will notice things like:

Why Do Trees Change Color In The Fall?

Autumn is here and that means we are eagerly waiting for the trees to change into those brilliant fall colors. In Missouri, road trips to see these beautiful reds, oranges, and purples are popular with locals and tourists alike. Up Next: The Best Trees To Plant For Fall Color In [...]

What’s Wrong With My Tree? Japanese Beetles

Japanese Beetle Is An Invasive Species In The United States Introduced to the United States in the early 1900s, the Japanese beetle most likely came here in the soil of ornamental plants from Japan. These beautiful scarabs are a brilliant metallic green with copper-brown wings and approximately 1/3 to half-inch [...]

5 Tips For Planting Privacy Hedges

If you want more privacy on your property, now is the time to plant a privacy hedge. Privacy hedges are a great way to prevent prying eyes and beautify your property. It also has the benefits of creating a sound barrier to reduce road noise and acting as a windbreak. [...]

What’s Wrong With My Tree: White Pine Pollution Damage

White Pine Is Intolerant Of Air Pollution White pine is a rapid-growing, long-lived, needled evergreen tree that is native to the eastern United States. This evergreen is intolerant of air pollution such as sulfur dioxide and ozone. As such, they can decline and be susceptible to diseases and pests.