What is Black Knot Black Knot is a common fungal disease that typically attacks ornamental Cherry Trees and Plum Trees. The disease is spread by infectious spores that can easily disperse through the air, on gardening tools and in spring rain. Once a tree is...
Boxwood Blight is a very concerning disease that was first discovered in the United States in 2011. How it came to arrive here, and where the pathogen originally came from is unknown. It has recently been discovered in Downstate NY, Long Island and Connecticut. Every...
There is something very calming about looking out into your wintery yard and knowing all your plants and trees are resting for the winter. Luckily, they have a natural ability to prepare themselves for dormancy and are extremely resilient. That’s not to say though,...
Temperatures here in Westchester and Fairfield County have remained mild, but with high 30s predicted next week, we can be confident the dry cold weather is creeping near. For us, winter is a time for hibernation; avoiding the outdoors, sleeping more, eating comfort...
We have received many calls from concerned clients lately that their spruces, pines and arborvitaes are shedding needles and turning yellow or brown. We are so happy to report that this is a completely normal occurrence and is no cause for alarm! These species of...
