Category Archives: Tree Care
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 longevity and well-being. The ideal time to prune oak trees is […]
Benefits of Shade Trees: Saving Money and Adding Value
In landscaping, homeowners often focus on the aesthetic appeal and curb appeal of their properties. However, there’s a hidden gem that can provide both beauty and practical benefits—shade trees. These giants beautify your yard and offer financial benefits. In this blog post, we’ll explore the many reasons planting shade trees in your yard is a […]
Trees and Drought: What you need to know
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 are having now I would prefer some amount of rainfall and to […]
5 Signs That Your Tree Needs to be Pruned
As a homeowner, you may not always know when it’s time to prune your trees. But, there are some signs that your trees need to be pruned, and an arborist can help make the job easier. In this blog, we’ll discuss some of the signs that your trees need to be pruned and how an […]
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 ensuring the longevity of your trees. This article will explore key aspects of soil management […]
“The other tree guy said….”
Be aware of the dangers and risks of hiring just any tree service to handle your tree project. This article touches on price, equipment, and more when it comes to identifying a legit company or one that may cause more harm than good for your wallet, property, or the trees they work on. “The other […]
Everything You Need To Know About Needle Cast Diseases
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 called Rhizosphaera. Rhizosphaera also affects white spruce and Norway spruce, but it is less common and generally only happens when they […]
Arborist Equipment
Arborist Equipment While many of us are aware of the task we hire a professional tree companiy to complete, few know exactly what is going on in the process of completing these tasks. Ever wonder what tools an arborist is using on your property? Read on for a better understanding of arborist equipment and why […]
New Invasive Insects: What you can do to protect your Hemlocks
Two introduced insects are significantly impacting our state tree’s growth and survival, hemlock wooly adelgid and elongate hemlock scale. Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA, Adelges tsugae) is an aphid-like insect, native to Asia. HWA feed on tree sap by inserting their mouthparts at the base of the needles and removing plant fluids. Their feeding causes the […]