Plant & Tree Care Blog

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.

Types of Live Christmas Trees: Find Out Which Christmas Tree Your Family Should Choose! Learn The Pros & Cons Of Each Type Of Christmas Tree.

To minimize the winter stress your tree will experience, help your tree prepare for winter using the tips below. Fertilize, Mulch, Anti-Desiccants, etc.

Are ladybugs invading your home? You’ll be surprised to learn these aren’t actually ladybugs. Instead, they are invasive Multicolored Asian Lady Beetles.

80% of urban tree decline is a result of bad soil & root health. Root issue symptoms will be widespread through the whole tree especially the canopy.