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My Neighbor's Tree Fell on My House, Who's Responsible?
Did the neighbors tree fall on you house, garage or property? Has it caused property damage or was anyone hurt? These are questions that...
Jun 13, 2022


Looking for a Tree Doctor?
When you have a sick tree and need help, the go to source should be your local “tree doctor." Sometimes called arborists and at other...
Jun 13, 2022


Redbud Trees in the Landscape
Growing a redbud tree is a great way to add brilliant color to just about any landscape. In addition, the care of redbud trees is easy....
May 12, 2022


Should You Use Natural Wood Chips in Your Landscape?
What are natural wood chips (also known as arborist wood chips)? Arborist wood chips are essentially any material that gets processed...
Apr 21, 2022


April Rains Bring May Diseases
Springtime is the mark of new seasonal plant growth which is also the time damaging diseases are infecting your trees, shrubs, ivy,...
Apr 16, 2022


Trees Help Fight Climate Change
Trees have been with us throughout our whole lives. They’re the background of a favorite memory, the desired landscape for that perfect...
Apr 7, 2022


Proactive Tree and Shrub Care Makes Sense $$!
As winter turns to spring and blossoms turn to leaves, so do insects and diseases go from dormant to damaging. We all keep hearing about...
Mar 15, 2022


How do I stop deer from eating up my landscape?
"Odocoileus virginianus", otherwise known as White Tailed Deer live in just about every area of Michigan. The reason they're called...
Oct 19, 2021


What Is Wrong With My Spruce Tree?
Colorado and Norway Spruce have been among the most popular evergreen trees used in the landscape throughout the mid-west and beyond....
Sep 1, 2021


What's Wrong with My Maple Tree?
Maple Trees (Acer) are among the most common and regularly planted trees in many regions of the United States. Maple trees come in all...
Aug 31, 2021


Birch Tree Selection, Care and Expectations
Betula nigra; the black birch, river birch or water birch is a species of birch native to Eastern United States and is grown from the...
Jun 2, 2021


Rhododendron Buying, Planting, Location, and Care
An outstanding compliment to any landscape is the beautiful show case Rhododendron. There are more than 900 species in the Rhododendron...
May 18, 2021


Planting Trees the Arborist Way
When looking to plant a new tree there are a number of things to consider before digging the hole. Take a look at the list below before...
Apr 22, 2021


Late Frost Hitting Your Landscape? Don’t Panic.
Frost damage that occurs in late winter or early spring after newly emerging shoots and flower buds are breaking open is often defined as...
Apr 22, 2021


Going Green is Not a New Idea for an Arborist
Are you familiar with the word "ecology?" Ecology is the study of relationships between living organisms, including plants and humans....
Apr 21, 2021


Root Flares are Important for Tree Health
Trees too deep in the ground, an all too common problem, have two basic problems. When the trunk flare is under ground, it stays moist...
Dec 13, 2020


What Is a Stress Crack on a Tree?
The term "stress cracks" is often associated with damage to basement walls or driveway cement. Home inspectors also use the term "stress...
Dec 13, 2020


Protecting Your Landscape Against Winter Burn
Desiccation is the technical term for what is more commonly called "winter burn". Desiccation is defined as removal of moisture. In the...
Oct 31, 2020


A Guide to Outdoor Weddings and Trees
With the beauty and allure of outdoor weddings there are other questions to consider. Let our guide help you prepare.
Oct 14, 2020


Emerald Ash Borer, Then and Now
Emerald Ash Borer, Then and Now. Currently, the Emerald Ash Borer can be found invading ash trees in 35 states and parts of Canad.
Oct 12, 2020
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