Spring has finally sprung…but what now? The peepers are croaking, crocuses are breaking through, the signs are here; Spring has finally arrived! We are all feeling ready for sunshine and warm weather, and so is your landscape. But just like us, plants and trees may need a little help to recover from the brutal winter…
One day, brothers Zeb and Ted Esselstyn had an epiphany of sorts. It occurred to them that every year, hundreds of historic Connecticut trees were meeting an unceremonious end. After being removed or failing due to old age or weather, these trees were being chipped, turned into mulch, or deposited in anonymous landfills. Seeing…
The Mulch Center At a time when we are all seeking new ways to recycle and be green, Jim Seckelmann, founder of The Mulch Center in Deerfield, IL, has found a way to do his part. Recognizing inefficiencies in the handling of wood waste from his tree business, Jim decided to turn a waste stream into a…
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…
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…
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…
What is Snow Mold? Snow mold is a fungal disease that appears when snow melts in early spring.There are two varieties of snow mold. Gray Snow Mold Gray snow mold forms under snow piles and is characterized by circular patches of straw-colored turf that appear matted and may have gray webbing present. Pink Snow Mold…
