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Insect & Disease Issues
Tree Pest (Insect): Black Twig Borer
May 13, 2021
Plants commonly affected by Black twig borer (also referred to as black coffee borer or black coffee twig) include black gum, dogwood, Japanese maple, and more. Learn what black twig borer looks like, the life cycle, and control and prevention methods.
Plant Health Care
Fall Tree Care in Dry Weather: Tips for Homeowners
October 16, 2025
Cool fall air can hide dry soil. Learn how to protect tree roots from autumn drought with deep watering, mulch, and proper soil care.
Insect & Disease Issues
Are Japanese Beetles Doing Damage to Your Tree Leaves?
June 30, 2021
Below discover what trees Japanese beetles do and don’t like to eat and how to get rid of this garden pest.
Plant Health Care
Are Bumps on Branches and Trunks (Burls) Bad for Trees?
July 5, 2022
If you spot growing bumps on your tree trunk or bumps on tree branches, those are burls on trees! But are burls bad for trees? Usually not. Burls typically don’t do any harm to trees. But you should get to the bottom of why they're growing. Look for...
Insect & Disease Issues
How to Get Rid of Thrips: Control & Prevention
April 22, 2021
Learning how to prevent thrips begins with keeping plants moist since thrips are usually drawn to those that are too dry. Early detection and a practice called integrated pest management are also important here, learn more.
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
How to Identify Crabgrass
July 16, 2020
Crabgrass looks like a coarse, yellowish-green clump of grass. There are plenty of Crabgrass look-alikes that can be commonly mistaken as other lawn weeds. Learn the distinguishing factors to help identify the lawn weed in your yard. Also, how to effectively get rid of crabgrass.
Insect & Disease Issues
How to Manage Scale: Early Prevention is Key
September 15, 2022
Scale is a common pest of landscape trees and shrubs that can easily be overlooked. Here are visible symptoms of an infestation and how to get rid of scale on trees.
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