Plant & Tree Care Blog

White Oak Leaf - Seeing Problems? Contact and Certified arborist at RTEC Treecare today, and we will be able to diagnose any problems.

Lilacs, Peonies, Dogwoods, or Crape Myrtles may have an unsightly white substance on their leaves. The culprit? A fungus called Powdery Mildew

Are you seeing a decline in your Roses, Crape Myrtles, Japanese Maples, Plums or other ornamental plants? Japanese Beetles may be to blame.

Trees get cavities too but not because of too many sweets.Trees can develop cavities for many reasons including over mulching and buried root collars.

Many may rejoice when they see new sprouts from the trunk of a declining tree, however, new sprouts signal that the tree is in the last stages of decline.

SmartTreat™ process is a highly effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management in our suburban environment. Less Chemicals More Results

Sawflies can completely defoliate your tree or shrub in a few short days. Our Arborists suggest keeping a close eye on your Spruces, Cedars, and Pine trees.

The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is considered the most destructive urban forest pest ever seen in North America. Learn more about treatment!

The boxwood blight, also known as “box blight” was introduced to the US in 2011 when NC, Virginia, and Connecticut experienced outbreaks in nurseries.