Although it’s tempting to desire, a completely insect free yard would not be normal or healthy for your landscape!  A variety of microorganisms, pests, and insects are necessary for the balance of nature and overall tree health.  The key, is knowing when the naturally occurring insects and diseases begin to cause problems for your trees. [...]

You may have noticed that the Lace Bug has been very active in our area the last several years and has negatively affected tree and plant health. The adults have highly ornamented wings and a hood-like structure covering the head. The entire surface is covered with veins that look like lace .The Lace Bug affects many [...]

According to Horticulture Weekly, around 2,000 trees will be felled and replaced with 10,000 new conifers next winter in Bourne Wood near Farnham, Surrey, which doubled as Sherwood Forest for the film Robin Hood.
“Replanting is vital for sustainable forestry and in helping to combat climate change,” said a representative for the Forestry Commission, which owns [...]

Spring is a good time to start trimming and pruning to give your trees and shrubs and good healthy start. Here are a few helpful tree trimming tips from the arborists at Tree Tech.
Trimming & Pruning Basics:

Prune to thin out  old, overgrown shrubs
Trim trees and shrubs damaged by heavy snows
Start by removing dead, diseased or broken branches
Remember that [...]

Winter moth has been identified in nine Massachusetts counties. Once believed to be on the down side of its life cycle; populations of adult Winter Moth are still a profound problem in many areas of Massachusetts. Winter Moths feed on the new leaves and buds of maples, oaks, birches, and almost any other type of tree [...]

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Tree pruning is about maintaining the aesthetics, health and safety of your trees. Most landscape trees require maintenance,and proper pruning will enhance the beauty of your landscape and compliment the other shrubs, plants and the lawn area on your property. [...]