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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
March 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…
The 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…
How antidesiccants help conifers retain moisture during the winter months Homeowners and property managers often assume that damage to conifer trees during the winter months is caused by cold weather extremes or long periods of snowfall freezing a tree’s cellular network. But the reality is that most damage is due to a lack of moisture.…
For regions across the country who will experience snow and freezing temperatures during the winter months, it’s important to protect your trees and shrubs so they’ll emerge in the spring healthy and strong for the new growing season. Here are three things you should consider, and ways you can deter any permanent damage to the…
According to a new press release by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), quarantine regulations pertaining to the containment of emerald ash borer (EAB) have now been removed. The ruling comes after years of tracking data across North America, which confirmed that quarantine regulations are ineffective in containing…
