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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.

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Leaf & Needle Problems

Why Are My Trees Shedding or Losing Leaves in Spring?

March 28, 2022

For some trees, spring leaf drop is perfectly normal, But if you don’t have a tree that naturally loses its leaves in spring and your tree leaves appear curled, spotted, or brown, your tree could have an infection called anthracnose. Learn more about spring leaf drop and how to manage anthracnose.

Leaf & Needle Problems

Palm Tree Care: Should I Cut Off Brown Palm Leaves?

December 1, 2022

Giving your palm trees proper care includes understanding why their leaves may turn brown and how to best care for them. Here's what causes palm tree leaves to turn brown and what you can do about it.

Insect & Disease Issues

Common Spring Plant & Tree Diseases Caused By Fungi

April 6, 2022

Fungi thrive in wet spring weather. Check your plants for symptoms using this list of plant and tree diseases caused by fungi. Then, learn how to help your plants.

Leaf & Needle Problems

What to do if Your Palm Tree’s Spear Isn’t Opening Up (Majesty, Kentia)

March 7, 2019

If you’re worried about a spear leaf that just won’t open on your palm tree, keep reading for some common causes—and solutions—to this palm tree problem.

Tree Identification

Do I Have a Winterberry Holly?

December 3, 2020

Learn how to identify a Winterberry Holly by its leaf, fruit, and bark. Winterberry Holly can grow in zones 3-9 and prefers acidic soil. The shrub needs at least 4 and up to 6 hours of uninterrupted sunlight per day and blooms in late spring.

Tree Identification

Do I Have a River Birch Tree?

June 3, 2021

Here’s a guide on how to identify a River Birch Tree by its leaf shape and bark characteristics. You will also gain insight on how to properly care for River Birch Trees for optimal growth and longevity.

Leaf & Needle Problems

What Happens If Trees Bud Too Early?

February 28, 2022

Because of the warm winter, your trees may be budding already. Is it bad if trees start budding in winter? Learn if they'll bloom again and how to protect them.

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