Plant & Tree Care Blog

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.

Is your tree showing early fall colors? Learn why early leaf drop signals tree stress and get expert tips for protecting stressed trees.

It is important to prepare your trees in case a hurricane or another large storm system hits our area. Learn how to prepare your trees.