Plant & Tree Care Blog

Fall Mulching is one of the easiest, quickest, and most cost-effective things you can do to protect your trees through these upcoming cold months.

Caterpillars can do a lot of damage quickly to trees. We've created a guide of common caterpillars in the DC Metro area and the level of damage they cause.

Horse Chestnut Leaf Blotch: also known as horse chestnut leaf miner, is a common and widespread fungal disease that affects trees.

The Ambrosia Beetle is a destructive wood-boring insect that preys on weak trees, bringing with it a deadly fungus that will kill the tree.

Shot Hole Fungus: commonly affects stone fruit trees such as cherry, peach, plum, and apricot. Here's an overview:

Common Rose Diseases: Roses are susceptible to various diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, and viruses. Here are the most common diseases:

Common Signs of Insect Invaders: Many symptoms of insect infestations go unnoticed because they just don’t know what to look for.

Are carpenter ants hurting your trees? Learn what these insects really indicate and how to properly address tree decay.

How Legislation Can Save the Lives: 23 Tree Workers Died of Electrocution Despite OSHA Regulations in 2016.