“How do I get my cherry trees looking that pretty?” the average homeowner asks. Given their visual benefits, it’s no wonder they are one of the most popular ornamental trees in the area. As with everything, however, there are a few issues that may develop in cherry trees. Often, this is due to the development […]
Tree Problems
Privacy screens: A purpose that has popularized evergreen tree, Leyland cypress. A beautiful barrier protecting homes from outside eyes and ears? Convenience, beauty, an aesthetically pleasing “living wall.” And they grow extremely fast? Who wouldn’t sign up? Unfortunately, many homeowners aren’t aware of the serious diseases and eyesores that can develop in their Leyland cypress […]
As summer comes to an end, unwelcome pests like to visit landscapes; recently, it’s been the Fall Webworm, Hyphantria cunea. Webworms begin showing up in spring but tend to go unnoticed until this time of the year when the second generation appears. Alarm hits homeowners as they watch the bugs creep their way onto leaves […]
Our arborists are seeing a lot of soft scale on clients’ properties this July. Because of the mild winter and wet spring, soft scale populations are higher than usual and are causing problems for many homeowners. Scale is a general term to describe a group of tiny insects that attach themselves to trees and shrubs […]
Our Arborists have noticed an increase in the population of Bagworms in the DC Metro area this year. If your evergreens have been looking sick recently Bagworms may be the issue. Bagworms, found throughout the Eastern United States, are a major pest for evergreens. These caterpillars are known for the cone-shaped bag they create around […]
Do your Crape Myrtles have shiny leaves and drip sap? You’re not alone! Our arborists are getting a lot of calls about trees, Crape Myrtles especially, being coated in sap and dripping it onto walkways, cars, and patio furniture. What most homeowners are surprised to find out is that this substance isn’t actually sap. It’s […]
Many tree and shrub diseases thrive during the summer months. As hot, humid weather and evening thunderstorms create favorable conditions, these diseases can do a lot of damage to your landscape. Learn what 5 Diseases to Look Out for This Summer, that pose a danger to your trees and shrubs and what signs you should […]
Insects thrive during the summer months. As their populations grow and they begin to feed on trees they can do a lot of damage to your landscape. Learn what insects pose a danger to your trees and shrubs and what signs you should keep an eye out for on your property. 1. Sawflies Sawflies despite […]
Happy National Rose Month! Roses have a long and colorful history. They have symbolized love, beauty, war, and politics throughout centuries. The Rose itself has been dated back to 35 million years old and its current family tree contains 125 different species of roses occurring naturally throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Despite all this, they often […]
