News
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Rosemary: The herb with winter problems
Published on November 2, 2011
Cold, dark winters are a challenge for keeping a rosemary plant alive for next spring. -
Fall needle drop: A natural phenomenon in conifers
Published on October 21, 2011
Don’t panic! Losing old needles in the fall is normal for pines, spruce, fir and arborvitae. -
Late fall oak caterpillar causing nuisance
Published on October 10, 2011
Got tiny caterpillars dangling down on threads and laying tiny, white, rice-like cocoons everywhere? Sounds like you have a bad case of oak skeletonizer! -
Fall predictions for landscape trees
Published on September 19, 2011
Weather patterns may impact fall color and winter injury to landscape trees. -
Magnolia scale is starting to appear on magnolias
Published on September 8, 2011
Blackening branches and leaves on a magnolia often indicates a serious infestation of magnolia scale. -
When to control tar spots on maples
Published on August 26, 2011
Although tar spot symptoms are readily visible now, pause for a moment to consider the overall impact on tree health and appropriate chemical management. -
Gypsy moth finding a niche in evergreens
Published on August 18, 2011
Spruce trees provide haven for low populations of gypsy moth. Inspection of plants and sites where eggs could be laid is the key to preventing damage next year. -
Late summer tips for gardeners
Published on August 16, 2011
Late summer offers a host of rewarding gardening work that produces both beauty and bounty. -
Eastern filbert blight on Turkish filbert
Published on August 15, 2011
Keep an eye on Turkish filbert trees for eastern filbert blight, a potentially deadly disease. -
Delay pruning of oaks to prevent oak wilt
Published on July 29, 2011
Avoid potential risk of infection by waiting until November to prune oaks.