
Honeydew & Sooty Mold
Honeydew is one of the most common tree care issues we see in the DC Metro Area. You may not be familiar with the name but you’re probably familiar with the issue. Have you ever encountered annoying sticky sap coating your car, furniture, or walkway that’s under a tree? That’s Honeydew. This plant health issue can be extremely frustrating for homeowners because it’s difficult to remove, accumulates dirt, and attracts flies and other annoying insects….

Common Rose Diseases – National Rose Month
Did you know June is National Rose Month? Roses have a long and colorful history. They have symbolized love, beauty, war, and politics throughout centuries. The Rose itself has been dated back to 35 million years old and its current family tree contains 125 different species of roses occurring naturally throughout the Northern Hemisphere. In celebration of National Rose Month, we’ve compiled a list of the most common rose diseases/pests in our area and their…

5 Defoliating Insects to Look Out For This Summer
Defoliating Insects Defoliating insects cause damage to trees and shrubs by eating their leaves or needles. By doing this, you remove the tree’s ability to use photosynthesis in order to produce the next year’s growth. This damage also increases the tree/shrubs susceptibility to be attacked by other insects and diseases. It’s important to keep any eye out for defoliating insects this summer. Knowing the early signs and getting immediate treatment can stop them in their…

Japanese Beetles On Crape Myrtles, Maples, Plums, and Roses
Japanese Beetles: Invasive Pests Strike Again! Our arborists warn that in the next few weeks you may start seeing a decline in your Roses, Crape Myrtles, Japanese Maples, Plums or other ornamental plants from Japanese Beetles. First brought to the United States in 1916 in a shipment of iris bulbs, this invasive insect has been wreaking havoc on more than 300 plant/tree species. Because of the rainy summer last year, Japanese Beetle populations are predicted to be high…

June Is National Rose Month
Did you know June is National Rose Month? Roses have a long and colorful history. They have symbolized love, beauty, war, and politics throughout centuries. The Rose itself has been dated back to 35 million years old and its current family tree contains 125 different species of roses occurring naturally throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Give Your Roses Some TLC Since it’s National Rose Month it’s only right that we give our roses some extra TLC….