Joe’s Journal: Winter Edition – Dormant Pruning, part 1
Winter is a great time to prune trees! With the leaves gone, it is easier to see the branching pattern of the tree, termed scaffolding. Also, the incidence of disease
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Extreme Weather Conditions Cause Pine Bark Beetle Outbreak – Protect Your Trees Now!
The extreme weather we have been seeing the U.S. the past couple of years has caused plant and tree destruction. This destruction causes populations of pests like pine bark beetle
Fall Treatment Round-Up
Ahhh…. the dog days of summer are here and soon the leaves on the trees will be turning beautiful shades of yellow, orange and red. For those of us in
Oak Wilt – Protect Your Trees Today!
Oak Wilt is a devastating vascular wilt disease that commonly affects all oaks, but most commonly species in the red oak family. It spreads rapidly through the tree’s vascular system
July Is Smart Irrigation Month
July is traditionally the month of peak demand for outdoor water use. Warm temperatures, little rainfall, and water restrictions make it difficult to keep plants from entering drought stress. However,
Water Woes on the Golf Course
Written by Arborjet’s Turf, Ornamental, and Golf Specialist, Kevin Lewis From increases in water cost and restrictions to societal pressures to conserve water and labor shortages, managing turfgrass moisture is a significant
Japanese Beetles Are Hatching – Protect Your Plants Now!
Japanese beetles hatch early in the summer, typically around July 4th, leaving most of the season for them to cause plant damage to forests, farms, flowers, ornamental trees, and shrubs.
Management Practices to Ensure Good Plant Establishment
* The following post was originally shared on Arborjet’s companion community gardening site, The Dirt on Dirt. Follow us to browse our blog for gardening tips and success stories, meet our
Hurricane Season Begins Today – Here Is Your Preparation Checklist
Hurricane season officially begins today, and we’ve already experienced the impacts of subtropical storm Alberto. Each year, the kickoff to hurricane season brings with it a number of recommendations, from
Drought and Pest Pressures: How to Save Your Stressed-Out Trees
Spongy moth is the new common name for Lymantria dispar, formally known as the gypsy moth. Read more at: Spongy Moth is the New Name for and Old Pest As
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