Boxwoods are a staple in many landscapes. These ornamental, evergreen favorites make excellent hedges or edging, but can also serve as foundation plants. However, this popular plant is not without its issues. There are a number of common problems, which include insect pests and diseases. As with any plant in your landscape, it’s important to… Read More Common problems of boxwood
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Did you know that many structural defects that occur in older trees are preventable? Pruning trees when they are young helps ensure a strong and more structurally stable form as the tree grows. We call this practice structural pruning. It helps mitigate the need for more expensive tree care practices later in the life of… Read More Preparing young trees for the future – structural pruning
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Tea scale are tiny, sap-sucking insects common across the Southeast U.S. as well as in Texas and California. These pests attach themselves to the underside of leaves, feeding on plant sap. The result is unsightly stippling on the upper surface of leaves. In severe cases, the infested plant can experience dieback or begin dropping leaves… Read More Tea scale pests emerge in early spring
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When extreme weather hits, storm damage to trees and shrubs is common. Emergency situations, like trees that have fallen on houses or cars, are the top priority for tree service companies. However, other tree problems can result from ice or heavy snow and should be reviewed shortly after the storm. This helps protect the long-term… Read More Storm damaged trees and shrubs
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Salt applied as a deicing agent during winter can severely damage trees near roads, driveways or sidewalks. When planting near areas where salt will be used, consider salt tolerant tree species. Properly selecting trees at the outset can help minimize injury. Further, landscape maintenance will be easier and less costly when you factor in the… Read More Salt tolerant trees
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Bartlett is proud to announce the opening of its new state-of-the-art research laboratories and office facilities at White House Farm, Spencers Wood in the United Kingdom. The move marks a major investment in the UK team’s arboricultural capability and strengthens Bartlett’s long-standing commitment to advancing the science and practice of tree care. The new centre,… Read More Opening of UK Tree Research Lab Centre & Arboretum
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Cold weather is already here in many parts of the country, but it’s not too late to begin winter tree care. Keep these recommendations in mind and you’ll have happier trees through winter and into next spring! Tree pruning in winter Now is the time to look for any dead branches that may be at… Read More Winter tree care
Research shows that trees with multiple (codominant) stems have a higher likelihood of failure than those with a single stem so it is important to address this trait – the earlier, the better. To explain, codominant stems occur when two or more stems grow upward from a single point. This creates a v-shaped crotch that… Read More Codominant stems and reducing tree failures
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Beech leaf disease (BLD) is a serious threat to beech trees. It impacts trees in urban and suburban landscapes as well as the beech forest as a whole. There are currently some very effective tools to manage BLD on specimen trees, landscape trees and trees in arboretums or parks. However, this is entirely different from… Read More Beech leaf disease: new research studies forest level management
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The words conifer and evergreen are often used interchangeably. However, these terms do not refer to the same thing. While most conifers (not all!) are evergreen, there are also some that are deciduous. That means there are conifers that lose their leaves, or needles, seasonally. Conifer means cone-bearing Conifers are a type of gymnosperm. These… Read More The difference between conifers and evergreens
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When inclement weather arrives, many types of workers are quickly mobilized to address emergency situations including local tree services. Lightning, winds, snow or ice can put valued trees at risk and compromise the safety of a property. Heavy winds can uproot entire trees. Weather can also cause branches to snap and fall. Such storms can… Read More Emergency tree service: When a storm hits
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When it comes to autumn color, many variables and conditions are at play. Weather and environmental conditions are key factors that influence the vibrancy of the fall season. The basics of autumn color When you see a green leaf, you’re seeing the green pigment chlorophyll. That’s the key component in photosynthesis. Trees continuously produce it… Read More What conditions impact autumn color
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