Dormant & Horticultural Oils: A Smart, Eco-Friendly Solution for Tree Care Keeping trees healthy doesn’t always require harsh chemicals. One of the most effective and environmentally responsible tools in professional tree care is the use of dormant oils and horticultural oils. These oils have been trusted for decades to manage pests, protect tree health, and [...]
Understanding Needlecast Disease: Coniferous trees, with their lush green needles, are a staple in many landscapes. However, these trees are susceptible to a fungal disease known as needlecast, which can significantly impact their health and appearance. We can help diagnose and treat needlecast to help preserve the beauty and vitality of your evergreens. What is [...]
Soil testing is one of the most important (and often overlooked) steps in building a thick, green lawn in the northeast's challenging climate. Many local soils are naturally acidic and nutrient-poor, so a simple soil sample can tell you exactly what your lawn needs—and save you from wasting money on the wrong products. Why your [...]
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid: A Serious Threat to Hemlocks Hemlock trees are a signature species in many Northeastern landscapes, valued for their beauty, privacy, and ecological importance. Unfortunately, these trees face a devastating pest: the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA). Without proper treatment, infestations can lead to severe decline—and even tree death. Understanding what woolly adelgid is, [...]
How Snow and Ice Damage Trees and Shrubs Heavy snow, ice, and freezing rain can cause significant mechanical and physiological damage to trees and shrubs, especially in regions that experience wet, heavy snow or ice storms. Here are the main ways damage occurs: 1. Branch Breakage from Weight Wet snow and ice are much heavier [...]
Why Winter Is the Best Time to Plan Tick Control Ticks may seem like a warm-weather problem, but the most effective tick control doesn’t start in spring—it starts in winter. Planning ahead during the colder months gives homeowners a major advantage in reducing tick populations, lowering disease risk, and enjoying their yard sooner when warmer [...]
Deer Protection for Trees & Shrubs: Effective Treatments That Really Work Deer are beautiful to watch—but when they move into residential landscapes, they can cause serious damage to trees and shrubs. From stripped bark to missing buds and torn branches, deer feeding can quickly undo years of landscape investment. The good news? With the right [...]
Shoveling & Salt Damage: How Winter Snow Removal Harms Your Grass (and What You Can Do) Winter snow removal is essential for safety—but shoveling and deicing can take a serious toll on your lawn. Each spring, many homeowners are surprised to find brown patches, thinning turf, and dead grass where snow piles and salt were [...]
Lawn Mower Maintenance and Storage Over the Winter As winter approaches, (looks like it's here and not too late), properly maintaining and storing your lawn mower ensures it starts easily and performs well come spring. Neglecting this can lead to issues like stale fuel gumming up the carburetor, rust from debris, or battery failure. Follow [...]
Ticks in Winter Ticks do not die off completely in winter; most species survive by entering a dormant state called diapause. They seek protected microhabitats to avoid extreme cold: They burrow into leaf litter, soil pores, under brush, or beneath snow cover, which acts as an insulating blanket. Snow and leaf layers stabilize ground temperatures, [...]
