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Rhizosphaera Needle Cast

Rhizosphaera Needle Cast What is Rhizosphaera needle cast? Rhizosphaera needle cast is the most common disease of Colorado blue spruce in Wisconsin. It makes Colorado blue spruce unsightly and unusable in many landscape settings. The disease can also affect other conifers including black, Engelmann, Serbian, Sitka, and white (e.g., Black Hills) spruce. What does look like? The first noticeable symptom of Rhizosphaera needle cast is browning and loss of the innermost needles on lower branches of spruce trees. Often, the youngest needles at the tips of branches remain healthy. Rows […]

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How to keep sucker growth under control

How to keep sucker growth under control

How to keep sucker growth under control Many homeowners and tree care professionals find tree suckers to be an annoyance. They are also referred to as basal shoots and are made up of fresh shoots that appear at the base of a tree’s trunk. They are known as “tree suckers” because they suck and consume essential nutrients and water, which limits the growth of the primary tree. Once tree suckers start to develop, the tree will get less water and nutrients, causing it to become more stressed and possibly die. Don’t Harm […]

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Growing Melons In Wisconsin

Growing Melons In Wisconsin The trick to growing melons in Wisconsin,  is to mimic as many  growing conditions as possible. Increase your growth season by starting seeds indoors. Melons should be planted in full sun to maximize sun exposure and maintain warm soil. To regulate soil conditions, choose a spot with sandy loam soil or grow your melons in raised beds. The best melon flavor, aroma, texture, and sweetness come from a fruit with a high sugar content. For melons to grow sweet and tasty, they need sunlight, warm weather, […]

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Time to Mulch

Time to Mulch, With Spring around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about your landscape and a good time to Mulch. In The Garden:   Mulch helps slow moisture evaporation so more water remains in the soil and is available to thirsty plant roots. Helps prevent weeds. A 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch naturally helps prevent weeds from sprouting and taking over the landscape by blocking their growth and access to sunlight. Trees: Trees with mulched root zones are usually larger, healthier, develop faster, and have higher rates […]

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Proper Tree Planting Tips for Arbor Day Johnson-ops-tree-care

Proper Tree Planting Tips for Arbor Day

Proper Tree Planting Tips for Arbor Day Arbor Day, an April holiday that celebrates the planting and caring of trees, is a popular time for homeowners to add new trees to their landscapes. Before doing this, however, homeowners should consider advice from expert arborists to ensure the trees’ longevity. Too often, consumers waste hundreds of dollars on trees that will die because they were planted too deep, here are some proper planting tips for Arbor Day: “Proper planting is absolutely essential for the success of a transplanted tree, Using quality plants […]

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How to Determine if a Tree Has an Aphid Infestation Johnson-ops-tree-care

How to Determine if a Tree Has an Aphid Infestation

How to Determine if a Tree Has an Aphid Infestation An all-too-common pest in gardens and landscapes is aphids. They consume sap and are also known as greenflies and blackflies.  Yet, due to their small size, aphids frequently go overlooked. Aphids are just an eighth of an inch long when completely grown. How to Determine if a Tree Has an Aphid Infestation, even though you can’t always see them from a distance. Sticky Leaves If you believe aphids have infested a tree in your landscape, look at the leaves to see […]

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Community Fundraisers

Community Fundraisers Are you looking for fun activities that will also benefit the community? Here are a few fantastic charities hosting fundraisers in the next few weeks. If you’re interested in more information, I’ve included links for each organization. Please take a look at the following community fundraisers.    The La Crosse-Bantry Friendship Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your contributions and membership fees are used for global outreach and public awareness activities, cultural exchanges, newsletters and other publications, student exchanges, and helping to host Irish delegations from Bantry. 2023 Coulee […]

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3 Uncommon Fruit Trees that can Grow in Wisconsin

3 Uncommon Fruit Trees That Can Grow in Wisconsin When talking about fruit trees that commonly grow in the Midwest, people usually mention apples, cherries, pears, plums, peaches, raspberries, and strawberries. But in Wisconsin, growers typically plant trees less susceptible to the cold. Cherry trees, for example, are not highly recommended in this state.  Does this mean that any close relatives of the cherry tree can’t grow in Wisconsin? Fortunately, there are uncommon fruit trees that can thrive in the relatively colder state. If you’re curious, here are some examples […]

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How Trees Survive the Brutal Winters?

How Trees Survive the Brutal Winters? You’re probably curled up in your home during the winter. What about the nearby trees, though? Although the chilly winter weather can seem intolerable, trees are still alive and thriving. How do trees endure such hostile surroundings and how do trees survive the brutal winters? Cold Hardiness The secret to how trees can thrive in cold climates is their ability to become “cold hardy.” A tree becomes cold hardy when its cells produce antifreeze-like compounds known as cryoprotectants. These compounds help trees withstand freezing […]

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Spring Planting Season: Select the Right Tree

Spring Planting Season: Select the Right Tree

Spring Planting Season: Select the Right Tree. As winter thaws into spring, many homeowners are poised to take advantage of the prime tree-planting season. Establishing new trees early can aid their growth throughout the year, and help them survive when hot weather arrives. But with so many tree species to choose from, how can homeowners know which trees are best suited for their landscapes?     The selection of trees for planting in a home landscape depends on several factors, including a suitable growing site and any function they are going […]

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