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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.
Lawn Care & Maintenance
Best Time To Overseed Lawn (Midwest, Northeast, South, West)
August 31, 2022
Here's the best time to overseed the lawn in the Midwest, Northeast, South and West. Reseeding lawns covers bare spots, and overseeding lawns helps with weeds.
Insect & Disease Issues
Diplodia Tip Blight On Pines
January 18, 2021
Diplodia fungus causes the tips of your pine needles to turn brown and mostly occurs during the growing season from March through October. Ways to treat diplodia tip blight is first by keeping your pine and evergreens healthy and properly irrigated throughout the year. Learn more.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Compost Shredded, Dry Leaves To Get These Leaf Compost Benefits
September 21, 2022
Learn how to compost leaves quickly including how to compost dry leaves, make leaf mold in garbage bags (leaf mulch) and how long it takes to compost leaves.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
4 Things to Check Off Your Landscaping Spring Cleaning List
March 22, 2021
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.
Compost
What To Put In Compost To Start
October 31, 2022
Wondering what to put in compost to start? Learn how to make compost from kitchen waste and how to start a compost pile at home.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Fact or Fiction: Five Ways You May Be Harming Your Trees
May 14, 2020
Read over these 5 ways you may be harming trees and didn’t know it! In this post, we offer a few common tree care missteps and what you should avoid to ensure your tree’s health and growth.
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