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,...
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...
Hedges or Hedgerows are any shrubs, trees or plants placed in a close-knit line to form a barrier. In fact, the word hedge dates back over 800 years from the Old English language, and simply means, ‘enclosure’. While their original function was to mark property...
First off, why should you care about Oak Wilt? It’s a rapidly occurring, life threatening disease that has been identified in areas as local as Brooklyn and Long Island. Which Oaks does Oak Wilt effect? Examples of trees effected in the red oak group include...
