Winter stress on trees can lead to significant damage if not addressed properly. Learn how strategic pruning, protective measures like anti-desiccants, and understanding the unique challenges of cold weather can save your trees from winter’s harsh grip. Dive into our guide for expert tips on mitigating winter stress on trees to ensure your landscape thrives through the coldest months.
As the holiday season is upon us and our schedules fill up with festive gatherings and gift shopping, it can be easy to overlook the importance of winter tree work. Just like how we stay active and busy during the holidays, trees also require attention and care all...
The leaves of trees have dropped in late fall in Pennsylvania. It's the perfect time to hire a tree care team and prepare your trees for the winter ahead. Fall pruning is essential for the health and longevity of your trees, but it can also be a challenging and...
As summer fades into autumn, Pennsylvania transforms into a breathtaking canvas of colors as the leaves on trees undergo a transformation. The science behind leaves changing color is a fascinating blend of biology, chemistry, and environmental cues that create the...
Apple Trees have become a staple when thinking of the fall season. Originally Apple Trees were native to Kazakhstan and came to America during the period of the Silk Road. Since then Apple Trees have produced the most popular fruit eaten amongst fruits and vegetables. Due to the high amount of kinds of apples and apple trees, some may need to learn which apple is right for them. In the article below we are going to talk about everything apple so that you can find the perfect fit for your yard and your tastebuds.
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.
Everyone can agree the summer sun is what we look forward to during the cold winter months. However, some days the sun can be too strong for you, your family, and even your furry friends. Having fun in the sun, with a place to cool off under, is the ideal way to spend...
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.
Before your garden can really blossom, there is one crucial step needed: simply picking and planting your collection of flowering trees. For more information, follow along for the Cutting Edge Tree Professionals Flowering Trees Guide.
With an abundance of tools in the world of gardening, it’s important to make sure you’re selecting the best ones for your space. To make it easy to find the best garden tools we’ve pulled together our Top 10 list.
Cutting Edge Tree Professionals cares about your trees, even before they are planted. Follow our steps for properly planting your balled and burlapped trees.
A guide to make the complicated nuances of spring planting easy for anyone!
By Dave Jackson, Arborist Representative The leaves are all raked up and now you are looking at your winter landscape waiting for spring to arrive. You may even be making a list of the things you want to do with your yard once warmer weather arrives. If tree work is...
Winter can be a challenging time for trees, especially in the state of Pennsylvania, where the weather can be unpredictable and severe. Harsh winter storms pose potential hazards to the health and safety of your trees. However, with proper preparation and care, you...
Hurricane season poses significant risks to both human lives and the natural environment. Winds and storms made their way up north creating damage for families in State College area just last month in October. Hurricane Season is still underway, till the end of...
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...
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 is an invasive species invading Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania’s lush forests and diverse tree species make it a great destination for nature enthusiasts and tree lovers. From towering old-growth forests to urban green spaces, the state has many amazing tree viewing locations. Are you looking for a place to spend...
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...
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Caring for your yard without the proper tools can feel like a battle to any homeowner. This can lead to an unkempt, messy lawn and lots of frustration. Here is our list of the top 5 yard tools for every homeowner to keep in their arsenal to avoid frustration and messy...
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,...
The holiday season is upon us! For many this includes the beloved family tradition of finding that coveted Christmas Tree! Bringing it indoors to shower with celebration and joy for the remainder of the season. That might be scanning a parking lot full of pre-cut...
When your weekends consist of lounging in front of the fireplace, cozying up with a warm blanket, and watching holiday movies on marathon; don’t forget about the icon of the holiday season- trees. Winterization of trees should start now! It is essential to give trees...
Oak trees and humans have a lot in common when it comes to their health. We both drink clean water, eat nutrient rich foods, and take vitamins. Why? This is our attempt to be proactive on our well-being. It gives us the most favorable chances of not catching illnesses...
[siteorigin_widget class="WP_Widget_Media_Image"][/siteorigin_widget][siteorigin_widget class="WP_Widget_Media_Image"][/siteorigin_widget]What should you be doing? This has been another year of significantly high Lymantria dispar, or spongy moth (formerly “gypsy...
At Cutting Edge Tree Professionals, we want to keep our readers up to date on the tree and plant health care services that we offer; that way you’ll never miss out! As spring time is already here, we have come up with a short list to help make your springtime yard and...
Taking care of the environment is one of the key reasons for why we do our work at Cutting Edge Tree Professionals. We’ve collected a few ideas of things you can do to upcycle your Christmas Tree. You too can care for the environment by getting rid of your tree in a...
Christmas trees: a little history There is a long history of Christmas trees around the world, but the trend of trees in America dates back to the early-mid 1800s with the German settlers of Pennsylvania. The festive tradition of decorating the cheery evergreen trees...
With leaves pretty much gone from trees this time of the year in Pennsylvania, we know growing season is over and we may stop the gardening and watering. But, fallen leaves is not exactly the best gauge year-to-year for when it’s time to quit ourselves. If you take...
We’ve pulled together a simple list to make sure that your trees are taken care of this fall into winter. It’s important to take steps to make sure that your trees, shrubs, and property are fully winterized. Following this simple list will save you problems through...
Time to Talk About Ticks Now that it’s October, it’s time to talk about ticks. According to Penn State Extension, October is prime tick season in Pennsylvania. Given that ticks are so prevalent, we all need to be aware of the effects of ticks forarborists, farmers and...
Getting Rid of the Spotted Lantern Fly One seasonal problem we see pop up each fall: dealing with the spotted lantern fly (SLF), which is known for destroying crops and trees. Because of the seasonal issue, we’ve put together a short list of ways to get rid of this...
3 Things you can do in the fall to help pollinators We all know pollinators are important around the world, but how can we help the pollinators in our piece of the world in Pennsylvania? There are some specific actions that you can take this fall and moving forward to...
Late summer and early fall is the time of the year to be aware of trees holding up “flags” that indicate disease and decay. When we talk about 'flagged trees', we're referring to those showing visible signs of distress, disease, or aging. These signs often present...
Summer heat, longer days, more sunlight, coupled with rain and storms—summertime we may want and need to take watering our plants and trees into our own hands. After all, we know plants and trees need properly maintained soil nutrients with water to grow healthy and...
Our PSA on planting trees in the summer: At Cutting Edge Tree Professionals, we recommend not planting trees in the summertime, but waiting till early to mid-fall to plant in Pennsylvania. Why? We all know Pennsylvania is a state with four distinct seasons. In the...
This year is what scientists are calling a season for the 17-year cicada. It has been 17 years since the last influx of cicadas coming above ground. This spring they are expected to arrive in greater numbers- billions possibly a trillion- than past years. This is a...
Don’t just take our word for when your trees need trimming or treatment, watch for the signs your trees are sending themselves! When you pay attention to your trees, you’ll see and know when it’s time to take action. We’ve collected four signs your trees might be...
In our last full month of winter, at Cutting Edge Tree Professionals we are already looking ahead to spring tree services. We want to make sure you are covered for what’s coming the upcoming season, and wanted to highlight those spring-clean up activities so that you...
Winter Burn – What is it? Winter burn is a term usually applied to evergreen trees like pines or firs when they undergo damage and turn brown, red, white, or yellow-ish. Some trees will recoup in the spring, but some will be unable to recover, especially if they are...
Tree pruning and trimming doesn’t need to be limited to when you see your trees alive with leaves in warm seasons. You can also think about tree pruning in the winter. Why? There are a few reasons why tree care in the winter is important. First, it can be easier to...
Taking care of the environment is one of the key reasons for why we do our work at Cutting Edge Tree Professionals. We’ve collected a few ideas of things you can do to upcycle your Christmas Tree. You too can care for the environment by getting rid of your tree in a...
One job we’ve enjoyed this past week in December was a tree and shrub planting project. Though many people wouldn’t consider wintertime feasible for yard planting, we’ve come up with tips for how it can work! Soil When planting in the winter, our first consideration...
Preparing for Winter As we all gear up for winter, there are a number of considerations for tree care to take in order to make sure that they stay in the best condition possible. From the elements to animals, damage is to be expected. Unless precautions are taken. At...
What is a Spotted Lantern Fly? A Spotted Lantern Fly is an invasive insect to Pennsylvania and after the summer months grows into maturity. By the fall season, the fly begins to swarm trees and lay its eggs. It was discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014 and has since...
Even if you aren't ready for it, wintertime is here and for many of us, it is here with a wrath. With everyone from the Farmer's Almanac to the regional weathermen declaring that this winter will be a rough one for our part of Pennsylvania, you might be thinking about...
Although it seemed like it was never going to truly get chilly, all of a sudden the temperatures have fallen, and we are in a situation wherein the cold seems colder than it ever has in the past. Winds, rainfall, sleet, and yes, snow, are all on their way, so you...