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Crimes against Trees.
FEB 20, 2023
Safety around large trees is important. Cutting heavy branches seems to make sense. But in the long run, the trees become even more hazardous to people and property when trees are topped.
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Scouting for Scale in Winter
FEB 20, 2023
Winter can be an ideal time to scout for scale on deciduous trees. The reason ‘Sooty Mold’ on the trunk or bark.
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Thomas deHaas
Time to Tap Maples.
FEB 20, 2023
Midwinter cold got you down? With daytime high temperatures above 32 degrees F, and nighttime lows below 32, now is the time to consider tapping Maples.
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Evergreen that Everyone will Envy.
FEB 20, 2023
Evergreens make up a large portion of our landscapes. Some selections tend to be embraced, overplanted and can lead to insect and disease pressure. Also, care and pruning can enter into the selectio...
This winter, we are making complimentary site visits to many of our existing clients’ properties. Here is a summary of some of what we are finding.
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Seeing is Believing: Ohio State University Extension Embarks on a Spotted Lanternfly Study Tour
DEC 20, 2022
Like many other states in the Midwest, Ohio is preparing for imminent infestations of Spotted Lanternfly (SLF). This invasive planthopper, first detected in Pennsylvania in 2014, poses a threat to...
Seven-Son-Flower is Still STUNNING!
DEC 20, 2022
Seven-son-flower or Heptacodium miconioides (HM) can be a large, rangy, irregular appearing, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub, but it can also be trained into a delightful, single-trunked tree. HM ...
OK to prune OAKS. Now’s the time to schedule!
DEC 20, 2022
As we approach winter, and the Christmas season, here’s another thing to add to your list; Pruning your Oaks this Winter. There are several great reasons but the most important is to reduce the risk...
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The Ball Drops on Callery Pear in 2023!
DEC 20, 2022
Callery Pear sales are coming to an END. As of January 7th, 2023, Callery Pear, Pyrus calleryana and its cultivars will no longer be able to be bought or sold in Ohio. This is the end of the 5 year ...
