Stressed trees are at heightened risk of a red turpentinebeetle infestation. The red turpentine beetle is an invasive pest most commonly found in Monterey pines and ponderosa pines, and especially tends to attack trees that are already under stress. Signs of an infestation include needle discoloration, falling and stunted growth of the needles, and dead…
Have you noticed wilting, discoloration of leaves or overall decline of your palm trees? These could be signs of Ganoderma palm disease, also known as Ganoderma butt rot. This disease is caused by a white rot fungus (Ganoderma Zonatum) that attacks the tree and infects the bottom 4-5 feet of the trunk. A palm tree…
One of the best things you can do to help enhance the health and beauty of your landscape is to mulch. Mulching helps to reduce weeds, retain soil moisture, and regulate soil temperature. Furthermore, mulching helps to improve the fertility of the soil, helping to protect and preserve your landscape investment. The Mulch Center is…
Oak trees are common to California landscapes, with some 20 species native to the state, providing a natural habitat for thousands of birds, wildlife, and insects. One such insect is the California oakworm, one of several species that feed on oak tree foliage – Western tussock moth and red humped caterpillar are two others. In…
Boring insects tunnel into trees destroying vital water and sap conducting tissue, often leading to tree failure. While trees in poor health and distress are more vulnerable to infestations, any tree can be at risk of invasive pests. Prevention is the best kind of control. When it comes to keeping trees healthy and thriving, periodic…
Landscape Care Calendar March Prune Azaleas after blooming Implement a fertilization program for your Palms Ask your Arborist about Arborbalance to help control the size of your trees April Monitor for Aphid and other piercing sucking insects on new growth Ensure that your irrigation system is working correctly Ask your Arborist about options for roots…
Landscape Care Calendar March Cut back ornamental grasses so new shoots can emerge Prune rose bushes Keep insects outside where they belong with HomeShield Pest Control™ program Treat ash trees with preventive or curative emerald ash borer (EAB) services April Evaluate ornamental trees and shrubs for winter damage Treat susceptible trees to protect them from…
Landscape Care Calendar February Treat for fire blight and anthracnose if not done already Protect trees and shrubs from aphids and other insects that product sticky honeydew all season long Last chance to prune citrus, ficus, and other sun-sensitive trees Treat susceptible trees to protect from borers March Fertilize roses and perennials Feed camellias and…
Landscape Care Calendar March Implement your Plant Health Care programs Prune most evergreen trees and shrubs Last chance to prune citrus, ficus, and other sun-sensitive trees Treat olive trees to reduce fruit development April Adjust your irrigation timer Increase duration, not just frequency, of tree watering cycles Fertilize and mulch trees May Prune to help…
The Spotted Lanternfly, an exotic, invasive pest indigenous to Asia, was first discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014. Since then, without a natural predator, it has been spreading throughout the eastern region of the US and will continue to make its way further south and into the Midwest. This pest, technically a planthopper, poses a serious…
