When it comes to tree and shrub care there’s two main things that we focus on: fungus and pests. In our area, both are a major issue, but pests seem to be a bigger problem for us. When treating pests, it’s important that you cover the foliage completely. Just treating...
Termite swarmers are active! We’ve gotten a lot of rainy days then warm days back to back. This created the perfect environment for termite swarmers to stretch their wings. When swarmers become active, they’re looking to find mates and branch out to form their own...
Crabgrass is a very common weed in our area. It is most often confused with dallisgrass. Crabgrass has a broad grassy leaf along with tiny hairs on the stem. This weed can be seen in early summer, but it is typically a late summer weed. This is why it is so important...
When we talk about root rot, we always mention the irregular pattern as well as the “lime tree” or “highlighter yellow” grass that is the result of a fungus invasion. This photo is a good example to see those characteristics. It is important to treat fungus as soon as...
If you have not trimmed your azaleas yet this year, you will need to do so this month (once the blooms have dropped). Trimming any later can affect the blooming cycle for next year. Most azaleas only bloom once a year and if you want to enjoy their beauty next year,...
