Lace bug continues to be a problem for azaleas, rhododendron, sycamore and broad leafed evergreens, especially andromeda. The first signs of lace bugs are yellow spots on leaves, similar to mite damage, only much larger.  As lace bugs feed, they produce brown varnish-like droppings that spot the underside of the leaves. Advanced damage from lace bugs results [...]

Tree Pruning Often times the older trees and shrubs in many landscapes find themselves mishandled, improperly pruned, overgrown, out of proportion, congested, damaged or lacking shape and form. Property owners would consider these plants to be unsalvageable and without knowing alternatives, remove them from their landscape. Depending on the type and the degree of damage [...]

Invasive plant species are plants that are not native or naturally from an area. An invasive plant will out-compete native species for habitat and food. Invasive plants are problematic because they can grow rapidly, spread quickly, and flower or set seed over a long period of time. Many are difficult to control. There are over [...]

Tree Tech Inc. announced last week that they took over managing green waste for the town of Foxboro.  This privatization is mutually beneficial.  The Town will save over $50,000 per year and for provide Tree Tech with more space to expand operations.  In addition, the location will enable the company to manage its by-products ½ [...]

Earlier this month, Tree Tech’s expert tree removal staff was on hand at the Southwick  Zoo to remove declining trees that could not be saved.  It was decided that much of the main tree trunks and limbs could be used to assemble a new Jungle Jim in the chimpanzee exhibit.  With the use of our crane, we assisted [...]

Last spring more than 200 Massachusetts Arborist Association members took part in a new volunteer program called Arbor Day of Service. Forty five communities across Massachusetts received an estimated $325,000 in professional arboriculture services from MAA members.  Projects included tree planting, ornamental pruning and hazard tree removal at sites including town parks, elementary schools, community [...]

Even if you haven’t seen White Tail Deer on your property, you will know they’ve been there if the leaves or needles on the lower five feet of your ornamental shrubbery are missing. Tree damage from White Tail Deer is becoming an increasing problem in our area. With their habitat becoming smaller in suburban areas, a lack of [...]

Most tree and shrub diseases affecting plants are fungal in nature. Fungus emits spores that travel from plant to plant by vectors such as wind, rain and bees. Different fungus attack plant tissue in different ways. Some attack stems and trunks of plants, these are known as cankers. Canker is primarily found on the trunk of [...]

Our ISA certified arborists are trained in the art and science of tree care and dedicated to the long term health of your trees and shrubs.  Arborists can access a plant’s health and provide a range of tree care services including the diagnosis of tree diseases, insect control and evaluating site problems that can affect [...]

DEER REPELLANT TREATMENTS PROTECT TREES & SHRUBS: •Deer commonly feed on the bark and greens of certain plants for nutrition in the winter. Deer repellent treatments can protect your ornamental evergreen shrubs and young trees from being eaten during cold winters when food supplies are scarce for deer. •Ideally, repellents are applied year round to [...]