This is the first part of a series on summer tree diseases. This article examines annosum root rot, and American chestnut blight. Introduction During the summer months, plants are in…
This is the final part of a series on summer tree insects. This article examines two-lined chestnut borer, and viburnum leaf beetle Introduction As spring transitions into summer, temperatures gradually…
Hazardous trees and branches can cause significant damage to gardens and landscapes. Damage from trees can be minimized in winter by thoroughly inspecting plants, and addressing any hazards that are…
Pruning is a horticultural practice often utilized to maintain the structural integrity and aesthetics of trees. The following examines the benefits of pruning, and how it can assist in improving…
Introduction As winter subsides, and warmer temperatures prevail, plants begin to break dormancy, signaling a changing of the seasons. Spring arrives, and landscapes are renewed, as leaves expand and flowers…
This is the fifth part of a series on spring tree diseases. This article examines Diplodia tip blight of pine, and fire blight. Introduction In spring, as the growing season…
This is the fourth part of a series on spring tree diseases. This article examines cedar-hawthorn rust, and cedar-quince rust. Introduction In spring, as the growing season commences, trees become…
Introduction Winter is an ideal period for pruning trees and shrubs. Pruning in winter is often referred to as dormant pruning. Dormant pruning offers numerous benefits. The absence of foliage…
This is the third part of a series on summer tree diseases. This article examines bacterial leaf spot, and bacterial wetwood. Introduction During the summer months, plants are in the…
This is the second part of a series on summer tree diseases. This article examines artist’s conk, and bacterial leaf scorch. Introduction During the summer months, plants are in…