Plant & Tree Care Blog

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.

Learn to identify and remove harmful invasive plants. RTEC's guide to protecting native species with professional removal solutions.

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The fact is urban trees face a different environment and different challenges that make them harder to care for than rural forest trees.