When to Start Preparing for Spring in the Washington, DC Area All across the DC Metro area, we see trees, shrubs, and flowers beginning to bloom. With the first day of spring just a month away, now ... Read More >
Yes, Salt Damages Your Plants – Here’s How To Save Them!
Salt - who knew something so delicious, could be so deadly? That’s right, salt can, and will, kill your plants. As winter rolls in, the salt rolls out onto our streets and sidewalks; but what makes ... Read More >
When Do Tree Leaves Come Back in Spring
Tree Leaves Not in Bloom? Around our area, the earliest blooming/leafing trees typically begin to leaf out around mid to late March, according to the USA National Phenology ... Read More >
Boxwood Leafminer: Eating Your Boxwoods From The Inside Out
Boxwood Leafminer, Monarthropalpusi flavus (Schank), is a small mosquito looking insect about 1/8th of an inch long that causes serious damage to boxwoods. Despite the size, adult leafminers are easy ... Read More >