In the tree care industry, there’s only one way to ensure that General Tree Care (GTC) workers return home to their families and friends after a busy day on the job – proper training. Conducted repeatedly and comprehensively, training helps to provide the necessary knowledge for accident prevention while lowering the risk of severe injury.…
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The polarizing climates across the U.S. from extreme heat, droughts, and flooding have been incredibly stressful to lawns as we enter the heart of the summer. Of particular occurrence has been Dollar Spot and Slime Mold – two unique issues plaguing lawns that aren’t commonly known to homeowners and commercial property managers. Dollar Spot is…
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The Buxus microphylla koreana – or more commonly known as the boxwood tree – is a popular plant often used in gardens, as hedges, or along driveways and walkways worldwide. But its dark green foliage and pleasing uniform shape cannot ward off pests and diseases, which plague this majestic plant and can in fact be…
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The first day of summer in the United States is Sunday, June 20 and many people from coast tocoast are already questioning the possibility of a drought in their area as the season progresses. According to NASA’s website, “Almost half of the United States is currently experiencing somelevel of drought, and it is expected to…
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While many homeowners consider squirrels adorable woodland creatures who are entertaining to watch and cause little damage to trees, think again. Believe it or not, squirrels eat tree bark and that can be damaging to the trees on your property. Squirrels are notorious for their voracious habit of chewing on things, and tree bark is…
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Photo courtesy of nbcnewyork.com The pandemic continues to reshape how we live, work, and enjoy our time out in society. Curbside pick-up is now a mainstay offered at retailers, grocery stores, and even garden centers, while restaurants are scrambling to find ways to accommodate the growing popularity of dining al fresco. Entertainment venues are also acknowledging the trends…
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This spring and summer, the buzz around town will be the sound of hundreds of thousands of cicadas which are due to emerge in 2021 after a 17-year hibernation underground. Howard Russell, an entomologist (insect scientist) at Michigan State University says, “The end of May through June, it can get pretty loud – if you are in…
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The old adage that you can’t judge a book by its cover seems incredibly appropriate when discussing Ailanthus altissima – a tree native to China and first introduced to the United States some 240 years ago. To the untrained eye, the tree is pure beauty with delicate green leaves in the shape of a quill, bark…
DetailsMarch is the time of year when homeowners and commercial property managers begin dreaming of lushly manicured green lawns lining streets, commons areas and backyards across the country. There’s no arguing that Americans love their lawns. What is not commonly know is that grass is actually the largest irrigated crop in the United States, though…
DetailsThe first official day of spring 2021 is Saturday, March 20 – a date many homeowners are looking forward to on the calendar. A healthy green lawn is the first plant life to emerge from dormancy and you’ll want to make sure you’re supporting it for optimal growth. With all the conflicting information available on…
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