Whether you're picking out a tree for your landscape or making a list for this season's to-dos, we have your tree care questions answered.
Lawn Care & Maintenance
What’s Destroying My Lawn: Fall Armyworm Damage & Control
September 10, 2021
What’s damaging my lawn? It could be armyworms! Early feeding damage looks like drought-stressed grass but can quickly progress to complete browning if there are a lot of fall armyworms present., learn more.
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.
Insect & Disease Issues
Tree Troubles in Wet Weather: Tri-State Pest & Disease Guide
July 10, 2025
Learn how wet weather impacts tree health in NY, NJ, and CT. Explore common pests and fungal diseases, their symptoms, and the trees they affect.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Protecting Trees From Snow and Ice Damage
December 1, 2021
Snow and ice can cause many issues when it packs onto your tree branches, but staying proactive before and after snowfall can help maintain tree health.
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.
Spongy Moth: Facts, Life Cycle, Damage and Control
May 23, 2022
Spongy moth infestation? Learn about the spongy moth life cycle, how to control them and what damage they can do to your trees. Read on to discover how bad Spongy moths will be in Massachusetts in 2018 and more spongy moth facts!
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.
Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
What To Do About Palm Tree Hurricane Damage
June 14, 2022
Wondering how palm trees survive hurricanes? It helps they are wind resistant, but even still, they can be damaged by hurricanes. Always examine palm trees after hurricanes and look for broken tops, or if they are bending or leaning. Learn how these issues can be corrected.
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