THE NEEM TREE A member of the mahogany family, The Neem Tree is unusual in that it is one of very few shade-giving trees that thrive in drought prone areas. Also known as Indian Lilac, it is characterized by white, fragrant flowers cascading down its wide branches. In India, the Neem is regarded as a…
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Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has already destroyed more than 100 million ash trees and experts say it will ultimately threaten every ash tree in North America. As our customers in Chicagoland, Wisconsin and Minneapolis know all too well, the keys to managing EAB include understanding your options and being proactive. Now that EAB is just…
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When the days are warm and the nights are cool its Sugar Time! Maple trees start to get ready for spring and the sap starts running. This age old practice was first developed by Native North Americans and perfected by the early Colonists. Sugar Maple, Red Maple, Black Maple and even some Birch trees can…
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Based on the extensive, historic collection of trees at Vassar College, located in the heart of New York’s Hudson Valley, it is not surprising that some people actually view the campus as an arboretum. A desire to properly manage and preserve these trees, which include a distinctive tree for each class in attendance since 1869,…
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Watch how Ron Sieracki gives advice about the best flowering shrubs for the spring.
Help your lawn recover from drought conditions and a tough winter We all look forward to the time of year when our lawns green up and our thoughts turn to outdoor activities and barbecues. Unfortunately, lawn damage may be prevalent due to dry or drought conditions from last year paired with unusually cold temperatures and…
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As winter drags closer to eventually ending are your trees looking a little worse for wear and tear? Salt Damage, Planting Issues, Winter Injury and Normal Physiological Responses, can all look very similar to the untrained eye. You can spend hours looking through search engines, and days figuring out what look alike ailment is causing…
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Warm weather brings with it lots of good things including longer days spent enjoying our yards with our families. Unfortunately, more time spent outdoors also means an increased risk of contracting a tick-borne disease. Deer ticks are known vectors of Lyme disease which, according to the Tick Borne Disease Alliance is the number one tick-borne…
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Boxwood, long popular with homeowners for being versatile, easy to prune and largely resistant to deer browsing has recently come under fire from a very dangerous fungus. Boxwood Blight, a fungal disease that first reared its head in the United Kingdom in the 1990’s, has made its way to the United States with reported cases…
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Are Insects About to Invade Your Dinner Plate? Caramel glazed crickets anyone? How about some mealworm French fries or banana worm bread? While most will probably cringe at the sound of those dishes, there is a rapidly growing population who are seeing insects in a different light and cashing in on some substantial health benefits.…
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