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Clearing Fallen Leaves

Clearing Fallen Leaves Clearing Fallen Leaves. The beautiful fall foliage is a treat to behold, it’s important to manage the leaf litter around your trees. Too much leaf litter can harbor disease and pests and can also prevent the soil from reaching optimal temperatures for root growth. Rake and remove leaves away from the base of the tree to help prevent issues. To effectively clear fallen leaves, you can choose from several methods, including raking, using a leaf blower, or mulching them with a lawn mower. Raking helps to […]

Spongy Moths Formerly Known as Gypsy Moths.

Spongy Moths Formerly Known as Gypsy Moths. Spongy moths, formerly known as gypsy moths, are an invasive species in Wisconsin, capable of causing significant defoliation of trees. They are known to have outbreaks every 10-12 years, with the most recent one occurring in 2023. The caterpillars of the spongy moth are the destructive life stage, feeding on leaves and potentially weakening trees. Key Points about Spongy Moths in Wisconsin: Invasive Species: Spongy moths (Lymantria dispar) are not native to Wisconsin and were introduced from Europe, Asia, and North Africa. […]

The Process of Ash Tree Treatment

The Process of Ash Tree Treatment. Primarily aimed at protecting against the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), generally involves the following steps: 1. Assessment and Planning: Tree Health Evaluation: A certified arborist assesses the overall health and condition of the ash tree, including the extent of EAB infestation if any. Determine Treatment Viability: Based on the assessment, it’s determined if the tree is a suitable candidate for injection treatment. Select Insecticide: The arborist selects the appropriate insecticide, often emamectin benzoate or imidacloprid, based on factors like tree size, infestation level, […]

Preparing your Trees for the Storm

Preparing your Trees for the Storm Preparing your trees for the storm, tree care companies can prioritize pre-storm tree health, including strategic pruning and proper planting techniques. They should also be ready for post-storm cleanup and assessments, ensuring safety and efficiency while minimizing damage. Here are some tips that will help you prepare for the storms. Pre-Storm Preparation: Pruning: Regular pruning, helps remove dead or damaged limbs, which can weaken a tree’s structure and increase the risk of damage. Proper Planting: Planting trees correctly, ensuring adequate space for […]

Rhizosphaera Needle Cast

Rhizosphaera Needle Cast Rhizosphaera needle cast, caused by the fungus Rhizosphaera kalkhoffii, is a fungal disease that affects spruce trees, causing needles to turn brown or purplish-brown and fall off. The disease often starts on the lower branches and progresses upward, and from the inside of the tree outwards. Spraying with fungicides can be an effective way to help trees, especially in preventing and managing fungal diseases. Fungicides work best as protectants, meaning they are most effective when applied before a tree is exposed to a pathogen. While they can’t […]

Establishing A Backyard Paradise

Establishing A Backyard Paradise Establishing A Backyard Paradise. When your trees are plagued by problems like diseases, broken branches, and pests, they can harm the surrounding landscape and other plants. Swiftly identifying and resolving these typical tree issues can make a significant difference. Creating a lush tree paradise in your outdoor space is not only about introducing greenery; it’s about building a safe, sustainable, and visually appealing oasis that encourages you to spend time outside. Caring for trees can turn your yard into a lively haven that enhances health, safety, […]

What is a Gall?

What is a Gall? What is a Gall? A gall on a tree is an unusual growth or swelling, often a bump or tumor, that develops on a tree’s leaves, twigs, or branches. These growths are typically caused by an organism like an insect, mite, fungus, or bacteria, and are a result of the tree’s own tissue being manipulated by the gall-inducing organism. Elaboration: Gall Formation: . Galls are formed as a response to the presence of a gall-inducing organism, which can be insects, mites, fungi, or bacteria. […]

Tips to Keep Your Trees Healthy

Tips to Keep Your Trees Healthy Here are some tips to keep your trees healthy: Prune Your Trees: Pruning is one of the most important things you can do for your trees.It’s a crucial practice for maintaining tree vigor, preventing diseases, and ensuring safety. Proper pruning can also encourage strong growth and improve fruit or flower production Hire an ISA-Certified Arborist: Hiring an ISA Certified Arborist provides peace of mind and expert care for your trees. They possess specialized knowledge, experience, and adhere to industry standards, ensuring healthy, safe, and […]

How to Care for Spruce Trees

How to Care for Spruce Trees: Ensure they receive adequate sunlight, water, and well-drained soil, and consider fertilizing in spring. Prune only when necessary, focusing on removing dead, damaged, or diseased branches, and be mindful of potential pests and diseases. Planting and Location: Sunlight: Most spruce trees thrive in full sun, but some species can tolerate partial shade, especially in warmer regions. Soil: Spruce trees prefer moist, well-drained soil amended with organic matter but can adapt to various soil types. Watering: New Trees: Water newly planted spruce trees regularly and […]

Trees and Turf

Trees and Turf Tree and Turf selection, competition among plants, maintenance practices, and special situations must all be considered when trees and turf share a landscape. Trees and Turf Woody plants and turfgrasses (uniform, long-lived ground cover) are critical design elements in urban and suburban landscapes. Trees and turf offer distinct personal, functional, and environmental benefits. The intended benefits of these plants may never be obtained if potential incompatibilities are not addressed. Conflicts Undesirable effects of tree and turfgrass conflicts include: • Thinning grass under large shade trees where turf […]

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