Lots of scale insects are active during the heat of summer, but some of these tiny pests are just now beginning to hatch and will continue causing tree and shrub damage in late summer and autumn. From August thru October, magnolia scale (Neolecanium cornuparvum) will be in the crawler stage when the pests are actively moving to locate a permanent residence on the twigs of magnolia trees. This scale insect is found on magnolia trees throughout the eastern U.S. Non-native magnolia species tend to be more susceptible.
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Finding Your Tree Soulmate
Choosing the right tree for your property, your budget, and your taste isn’t easy. Here are some helpful questions to help you narrow down your selection and find a lifelong match:
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- Why am I adding a tree to my landscape?
- What is the main purpose of the tree — shade or privacy, for example?
- Is the tree just an addition to improve the property, or is it being planted to block other unsightly features?
- How much time and money do I want to invest in maintenance?
- Do I want a fruit-bearing or flowering tree?
- What type of tree would best complement my current landscape?
- How quickly will this tree grow and how large will it become over time?
- How close is the tree going to be to my home, other trees, utility lines, septic systems, etc?
- Are there any pests or diseases common to my area threatening tree health?
- Do I prefer a tree that keeps its leaves year-round, or one that loses its leaves in the fall?
Posted in Bartlett Tree Experts
Landscaping Tips for Fire Safety
Nothing can completely guarantee safety from fires. However, some simple strategies in the landscape can help protect homes and leave them more defensible against encroaching fires.
Thinking ‘lean, clean, and green’ improves defensible spaces.
Plan landscapes to minimize flammable vegetation like some conifers or eucalyptus species. Avoid accumulation of dead vegetation, brown grass, or woodpiles. Keep plants healthy and green. Taking these steps significantly improves fire safety. Immediate removal of dead trees is also critical.
What Happens When a Storm Hits
Storms can wreak havoc in a community and while utility companies work to clear trees from power lines, there is another group actively assisting in storm cleanup of trees that have been damaged on (or caused damage to) residential and commercial properties – local arborists and tree service companies. During storm situations, it is important to be aware of opportunistic individuals and contractors who seem to come out of the woodwork looking to capitalize on the damage caused by a storm. These individuals often further complicate an already dangerous situation.
We mobilize crews and equipment to undertake emergency storm work safely and quickly.
Posted in Tree Advice, Tree Safety
Reducing the Likelihood of Oak Decline
Oak is one of the most common tree species in the northern hemisphere. Often seen as a symbol of strength and wisdom, oaks are well-known for their longevity and adaptability. However, even these venerable giants are not immune to the stresses of time and temperature. Recent years have brought extreme shifts in soil moisture conditions, a proliferation of root diseases, and wood-boring insect infestations to the oak populations in many geographic regions. The result of these combined stress factors has been an observable increase in the decline of oak species.
Changing soil moisture conditions, a proliferation of root diseases and wood boring insect infestations are some of the factors that contribute to oak decline.
Posted in Pests and Diseases, Tree Species
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