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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.

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Insect & Disease Issues

How to Get Rid of & Treat Aphid Infestations in Large, Tall Trees

August 23, 2022

See little critters on your maple tree leaves? Or maybe their honeydew left sticky leaves on your outdoor plants? Sounds like aphids! Get rid of them by...

Insect & Disease Issues

What Are Overwintering Pests and How To Prevent Them

January 23, 2020

Scale insects and Aphids are just a couple overwintering bugs that hide away on trees and shrubs during the winter season. Here’s what you need to know about scale and aphids, how to prevent them and treatment options.

Insect & Disease Issues

Identifying Common Spring and Summer Tree Insects (Pests)

June 2, 2021

Leaf curling or spots on new leaves? Learn what insect is damaging your tree - and how to stop it.

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Leaf & Needle Problems

What to Do When Your Japanese Maple Has Crispy Or Brown Leaves

August 17, 2022

Spot brown, crispy or scorched leaves on your Japanese maple? It could be Japanese maple leaf scorch, an underwatered Japanese maple or pests!

Soil Care & Mulching

What Mulch is Best For Repelling Bugs?

June 25, 2020

What mulch is best for repelling bugs? Try cedar, melaleuca, or plastic mulch! Cedar is known to repel ants, moths, mosquitoes, and carpet beetles. Melaleuca is known to keep away termites. Plastic mulch deters aphids, thrips, and whiteflies.

Leaf & Needle Problems

Do Peach Trees Lose Their Leaves in the Fall?

September 24, 2020

Peach leaf curl is a fungal disease that targets trees during growing season. Once the fungus is in full swing there’s no way to stop it. Your best course of action is to treat the tree with fungicide before the next growing season.

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Insect & Disease Issues

What Disease is Killing My Maple Tree?

November 17, 2022

Here are common signs of an unhealthy maple and how to save a dying maple tree to help you better protect and preserve your favorite tree.

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