Plant Health Care

What Are Girdling Roots & Are They Bad For Your Trees?

Twisting, turning, gnarled roots. While they are visually interesting to the untrained eye, tree roots that become compressed, or “girdled”, can cause stress to trees. Like wearing a belt that is too tight, girdling roots choke the tree, causing damage if left untreated, Up Next: Is Too Much Rain Bad [...]

Take Action Now To Prevent Oak Wilt

Oak wilt is an aggressive fungal disease that attacks the water-conducting tissues of oak trees. This disease, caused by the pathogen Ceratocystis fagacearum, is one of the most serious diseases to affect oak trees in the United States. Up Next: 5 Common Tree Diseases & How To Protect Your Trees [...]

Keep Them Under Control: Good Caterpillars Versus Bad

Caterpillars are the larvae of either moths or butterflies and at this stage in their life, they eat. Because of this, they can cause damage to your garden and trees. But how do you know what caterpillars can be detrimental to the health of your trees? Up Next: 4 Essential [...]

Managing Tree Root Diseases

Tree root diseases can be scary to deal with as a homeowner. You may be wondering if your tree can be saved, or if these diseases can spread to your other trees. Up Next: What Should I Do If My Tree Roots Are Damaged? The best way to manage tree [...]

4 Essential Summer Tree Care Tips

Summer is upon us, and that means taking charge of your tree’s health and care. Tree maintenance on your property is your responsibility! If you do not care for your trees, and an accident happens because of neglect, you could be held liable. By performing your duty of care, you [...]