What Is Wrong With My Tree? Bacterial Leaf Scorch On Pin Oaks
Bacterial Leaf Scorch Is A Bacterial Disease Bacterial leaf scorch is a systemic disease caused by the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa. It affects a variety of oaks, including pin, but can also affect other trees like red maple, elm, and sycamore. The disease is transmitted from tree to tree by feeding [...]
May
Is Too Much Rain Bad For My Lawn?
The rainy season in St. Louis is upon us and with spring showers come the worry for homeowners about the health of their lawn. Can too much rain be bad for it? Up Next: 4 Tips For Buying High-Quality, Nutrient-Rich Compost While rain is beneficial to your lawn in that [...]
May
What Is Wrong With My Tree? Apple Scab On Crabapple
Apple scab is caused by the fungus Venturia inaequalis and is the most common disease of crabapple trees. In spite of severe leaf drop, apple scab rarely kills a tree and severity depends upon that year’s weather conditions. If infection occurs for several years, the tree could be weakened enough [...]
Apr