Winter Damage to Boxwoods
Was the winter tough on your landscape? Here you can see some winter damage to boxwoods. Now is a great time to do an early spring assessment.
DetailsWill Our Warm Winter Bring More Spring Insects?
I know what you’re thinking. Will the unseasonably warm winter and early spring temperatures in the Northeast affect the bug* activity on your property this spring? The answer: It depends. Some insects that over-winter above ground might have fared easier in the mild temperatures. However, the absence of snow cover on the ground for most…
DetailsSavATree Controls Invasive Species
Nonnative invasive plant species have been a ongoing problem here at the Croton Aqueduct Trail. These plant species can spread very quickly, choking out all of the different types of native plants that are important to this delicate ecosystem. Annually, SavATree and other volunteers join forces to fight the battle in order to help preserve…
DetailsOur Clients Have Many Talents
Our clients have many talents! Here are a few photos from one in Sterling Virginia who does tree carvings.
Plant Disease Alert: Boxwood Blight – by Tom Tiddens of Chicago Botanic Garden
Tom Tiddens of Chicago Botanic Garden has written an excellent piece on Boxwood Blight, republished here with permission. You can find the original article here: Plant Disease Alert: Boxwood Blight. We hope you find it helpful, and we are appreciative of Chicago Botanic Garden allowing us to share it with our readers. …
DetailsSavATree Helps Preserve the Salem Witch Museum
Today, a Massachusetts SavATree crew is working at 19 1/2 Washington Square in Salem, where the Salem Witch Museum is located.
Snow Mold
Snow mold is a fungal disease that can rear its ugly head when snow melts in early spring. It’s a common occurrence on lawn turf in years when early winter snows cover an unfrozen ground or when ground conditions are unseasonably wet. Since homeowners in many SavATree service areas just experienced a couple of very…
DetailsSavATree Wins Three Professional Communication Awards
Tree Care Industry Association is proud to announce the winners for the annual Professional Communication Awards, an award honoring marketing and communication excellence in the tree care industry. SavATree won in three categories.
DetailsSavATree Hosts a Booth at the Philly Flower Show
Tulips in full bloom in SavATree’s Booth #230 at the Philly Flower Show. Stop by to find out how to protect your tulips from deer! About the Philly Flower Show, from the founders: The 2017 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, ”Holland: Flowering the World,” celebrates the beauty and ingenuity of Dutch culture, from vivid flower fields…
DetailsReversing and Preventing Salt Damage to Plants
When living with wintry snow and ice conditions, the safety of roads and pedestrian walkways are the first priority. However, application of de-icing salt can wreak havoc with the health of your property’s lawn, trees, and shrubs. How Salt Damages Plants and Lawns Sodium chloride — refined rock salt — is the cheapest and most…
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