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Insect & Disease Issues
Protect Your Ash Trees: Spot the Early Signs of EAB
September 30, 2021
EAB can potentially wreak havoc on your ash tree, but spotting these four early warning signs could save the tree's life.
Invasive Pest Alert for Illinois: Elm Zigzag Sawfly
May 1, 2025
The elm zigzag sawfly, an invasive species, is targeting elm trees in the Chicago region. Most trees recover from this pest, but weakened and stressed trees are at risk.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How to Protect Trees from Winter Salt or Rock Salt Damage
February 18, 2021
Restoring tree health after spotting signs of rock salt damage requires management from both you and your local arborist.
Lawn Care & Maintenance
Best Time to Plant New Grass Seed: Pros and Cons for Each Season
March 18, 2021
Installing a new lawn can be an overwhelming task for any homeowner. And timing is a crucial component in seeding a yard. Here are the best times to plant new grass seed with the pros and cons for each season, Spring and Fall.
Insect & Disease Issues
Ganoderma Root Rot Treatment
May 20, 2021
“Ganoderma root rot” is a fungus that causes a wood-decaying infection that occurs through tree wounds, and attacks a variety of deciduous trees, such as maples, oaks, and honey locusts, as well as ashes, elms, and some conifers as well as palms. Here are symptoms and signs.
Lawn Care & Maintenance
Have Japanese Beetles? Check & Control Lawn Grubs Now!
July 27, 2022
See Japanese beetles? Learn when to control and treat for grubs. In the Japanese beetle life cycle, they lay grubs. Look for symptoms of grubs now to prevent damage.
Plant Health Care
Does a Late Spring Frost or Snowfall Damage Trees?
March 14, 2022
Learn more about late spring frost damage including maple, redbud, lilac, magnolia and japanese maple tree frost damage and why japanese maples lose leaves after a late spring frost
Trimming & Pruning
How Often to Prune Trees (Including Oak Trees)
February 14, 2022
How often do you need to trim oak trees? Learn how often to prune trees to and avoid deadly oak wilt.
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