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Why Fertilize Trees in the Fall?
Trees use a tremendous amount of food and energy throughout the growing season, so is fall a good season to fertilize?
Sep 23, 2020


Should You Treat Tree Diseases in the Fall?
Certain diseases are often times very persistent and there are times when further treatments are required for adequate control.
Sep 23, 2020


What is Dormant Pruning?
Dormant pruning affords the greatest benefit for you and your trees. Let us explain why.
Sep 16, 2020


Mosquitoes: A Seasonal Threat to All of Us
There are numerous types of mosquitoes found all throughout Michigan. And of them 12 species carry dangerous venom, which can endanger your
May 26, 2020


Why Are Trees So Important?
As the biggest plants on our planet, trees store carbon, give us oxygen and enrich our soils.
Mar 11, 2020


It Starts from the Roots Up! The “when” and “why” Guide to Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs
Healthy trees grow stronger, live longer and look healthier. It's a basic requirement to maintaining nice looking trees.
Feb 26, 2020


Common Fungal Diseases on Evergreen Trees and Shrubs
There are many sources of fungal diseases that can cause an evergreen to appear sick or dying and greatly weaken the overall health of the e
Feb 25, 2020


Snow, Ice and Trees
The trees in your yard are your pride and joy, the centerpiece of all your summer landscaping efforts. Now, after the one-two punch of...
Nov 14, 2019


Needle Cast
Many untreated spruce trees are being affected by needle cast. Blue spruce sustains the greatest damage, but we are also noticing damage...
Sep 11, 2019


Ants
Ants like trees for one of two reasons. They are searching for food or making a home. Generally, ants don’t damage a tree but instead...
Jul 9, 2019


Benefits of Trees
Most trees and shrubs in Michigan communities are planted to provide beauty and shade, but there are many benefits beyond that. Trees...
Jun 13, 2019


Japanese Beetles
Japanese beetles aren’t just a scourge on ornamental gardens but feed on hundreds of different plant species making them well adapted to...
May 21, 2019


Soil Test
Although trees are a dominant fixture in your landscape, they share the stage with grass, shrubs and plants. All of these have one...
Apr 30, 2019


Spongy (formerly Gypsy) Moth
Spongy (formerly Gypsy) moth is a non-native pest that has adapted to Michigan landscapes. The Spongy (formerly Gypsy) moth caterpillars...
Mar 27, 2019
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