Spring is the perfect time to plant new trees, shrubs, and flowers. However, it’s also a time when pests and diseases are most active.
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Spotted Lanternflies
Spotted lanternflies emerged as a significant pest in recent years, for Pennsylvania, they emerged as a large issue in 2014, causing concern among environmentalists, farmers, and homeowners. Every year homeowners all across Pennsylvania are warned about Spotted Lantern Flies, and when to kill them. The issue has gotten so bad, that many counties in Pennsylvania are quarantined, and the Department of Agriculture has created a phone number to call when you spot one. Here are some tips, tricks, and knowledge about the Spotted Lantern Fly to know so you can fight back.
How to Keep Your Tree Healthy from Needle Cast
The summers in Pennsylvania can be beautiful with the green foliage of the vast forests that surround the state. We love walking through the vast and lush greenery that surrounds our states. However, while the summer can bring life to our beautiful trees, it can also give life to unfortunate sicknesses to our trees. Pests and diseases of trees can be complicated, especially when you do not know what you are looking for.
Identifying the Top 5 Pennsylvania Tree Diseases
Your trees are valuable items of your property, that’s why it is essential to make sure you are keeping them healthy– especially from the dangers of tree diseases. Below you’ll find more information about how to identify common Pennsylvania tree diseases, and what action to take if you think your trees have been affected.
Timing Matters: The Best Time to Prune Oak Trees
Pruning is essential to maintain the health and aesthetics of oak trees. However, timing is crucial when it comes to pruning these majestic beauties. In this blog post, we explore the best time to prune oak trees, providing insights and guidance to ensure their...
Falling for Oaks: A Seasonal Study of Red Oak and White Oak Trees
Oaks in Pennsylvania Oaks are a common tree found in Pennsylvania. In fact, the oak/hickory forest type dominates the southern two-thirds of the state. Oaks are well known and enjoyed due to their many attributes, including beauty, timber, food for wildlife, firewood,...
The Spotted Lanternfly in Pennsylvania: A Guide for Fall Prevention
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species invading Pennsylvania.
Trees and Drought: What you need to know
Pennsylvania drought My grass is brown, I haven’t cut it in two weeks now. I don’t mind too much. I’d rather not mow. But with the defoliation my trees experienced last summer from spongy moths (formerly gypsy moths) and the dry start to summer we...
Soil Management for Central Pennsylvania Homeowners: Enhancing Soil Quality for Healthy Tree Growth
Healthy trees begin with healthy soil. As a homeowner in Central Pennsylvania, you may be interested in improving your property’s soil quality and fertility to promote vigorous tree growth. Proper soil management is vital to creating a thriving landscape and...
Why Winter is a Great Time to Have Your Trees Pruned
The grass is no longer in need of cutting and the leaves have all been raked up. While it seems all your yard work is finished for the year, there is no better time than winter to prune your trees, especially oak trees. While most pruning can be done any time of year,...
Everything You Need To Know About Needle Cast Diseases
Managing Needle Cast Diseases on Douglas Fir and Spruce A number of needle cast diseases are affecting fir and spruce trees. Both Rhabdocline and Swiss needle cast can affect Douglas fir. On spruces, including Colorado blue and Engelmann, the needle casting disease is...
5 Common Tree Diseases in Pennsylvania
No matter where you go in Pennsylvania, you are likely to encounter trees in some form. Trees are everywhere and being outdoors is part of the fabric of our state. However, with the beauty and grace of trees also comes a huge problem: diseases and pests. When trees...