
Is Your Tree On Fire? – Bacterial Leaf Scorch Video
Bacterial Leaf Scorch is a systemic disease caused by bacteria, which invades the water and nutrient conducting tissues. Commonly Infected Species Include: Oaks, Sycamores, Elms, Maples, Mulberries, and Sweet Gum. When infected with Bacterial Leaf Scorch Leaves develop normally early in the season and symptom expression begins in June and…

Protect Your Trees From Beavers
Protect Your Trees From Beavers! Despite the myth of beavers eating fish, Beavers are pure vegetarians, subsisting solely on woody and aquatic vegetation. They will eat fresh leaves, twigs, stems, and bark. Beavers will chew on any species of tree, but preferred species include alder, aspen, birch, cottonwood, maple, poplar and willow. Beavers causes unsightly damage on…

Mulch Volcanoes: Too Much Of A Good Thing
Recently we came across a Facebook photo about mulching. It says what we have tried to inform people for years. Properly applied mulch provides a lot of benefits to your tree; however, if you use too much mulch you are doing damage to your tree. In this video and article, you’ll…

Should I Remove My Tree If It’s Damaged?
When your tree sustains moderate to severe damage from insects & diseases, construction or a storm you may have to make the decision to try and restore the tree’s health or to remove the tree. If you have to make this decision an Arborist can help you determine if your…

How Do I Know If My Tree Is Safe After A Storm?
After a storm like the one that hit the DC Metro area, it may be difficult to know if your tree is safe or not. When a tree falls it is easy to tell that it needs to be removed but what about a tree that suffers minor damage? How…