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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.

Insect & Disease Issues

What's Killing My Hackberry Tree?

February 9, 2023

What are these “snowflake” like things falling from my hackberry tree? They are actually a large infestation of Asian woolly hackberry aphids. Let’s learn more about this pest and how to get rid of hackberry aphids so you can better protect your hackberry trees.

Tree Identification

Tree Identification: Do I Have An Aspen Tree?

June 30, 2022

Learn how to identify and care for the aspen tree and types of aspen trees you can try to get the visually appealing contrast they bring to your home landscape.

Tree Planting & Transplanting

How To Protect Newly Planted Trees In Winter

February 4, 2021

Did you recently plant a new tree this season? Here’s what you need to know about how to properly care for newly planted trees from the harsh winter weather conditions. You will also find details on how to protect newly planted fruit trees from frost.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Can I Use A Pressure Washer To Clean Or Spray Trees?

October 10, 2022

How can I spray tall trees with a pressure washer to clean it? Or would you recommend spraying insecticide with a power washer? Learn more about pressure washing trees.

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Plant Health Care

Why is Water Coming Out of My Tree Trunk? (Bacterial Wetwood)

July 26, 2022

Is water pouring out of tree or tree trunk? This could be bacterial wetwood infection, also known as slime flux. Learn why your tree is leaking water and what you can do to help!

Plant Health Care

What to Do About Mushrooms Growing at the Base of Trees

November 17, 2021

Have you noticed mushrooms growing around your tree's base or roots? It may be dangerous. Learn how to identify and manage honey fungus on your tree.

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...

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