Landscape trees burst to life in the spring, sprouting flowers in almost every color and young, tender leaves that soon expand to create puddles of shade on the lawn. But what does it mean when it’s mid summer and your trees look like it’s still early spring? You might have a problem with tree Read More »
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A mature tree can account for as much as 10% of your assessed property value, depending on your market, but sometimes a valuable tree uproots. It may seem like these things happen without warning, but your trees often tell you when there is a problem. If you think your trees are changing, or you see Read More »
Is Zika on your mind? We’ve got some helpful information. According to the CDC, outbreaks of Zika have been reported in tropical Africa, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and most recently in the Americas. Because the mosquitoes that spread Zika virus are found throughout the world, it is likely that outbreaks will continue to spread. Read More »
There are a lot of dangerous infections that can be spread by mosquitoes, but currently, the Zika virus is causing serious concern up and down the East Coast. According to the CDC Zika virus is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito. The most common symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, Read More »
As we see the last of the frost we need to start thinking about early spring planting. Here are some Spring garden tips: Flowers Pansies – Will withstand late seasons frosts. Prefer cool weather and tend to decline with the onset of warmer weather. Roses – If necessary, transplant roses as soon as the Read More »
Fallen trees can cause serious damage to property. Here are some tips to help you spot potential problematic trees that are at a greater risk for falling branches or even the entire tree itself. Start from the Bottom Check the tree’s base, take notice for hollow cavities or the presence of mushrooms could Read More »
Looking to winterize your garden? This winter may seem nonexistent, but it is coming and here are some tips to prepare for the coming frost. Tidy Up Remove any dead leaves and debris from your garden. Pull out any weeds or other unwanted plants. Take special care to place invasive plants — especially the seed Read More »
One of the best parts about the Christmas and Holiday season is how wonderfully decorated the neighborhood gets. Whether it is a simple, traditional display or a set up that would make Clark Griswold jealous, it seems that it just wouldnt be the same if this Read More »
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Growing Mums can be a bit tricky. Mums are a great fall flower and will add color to your garden well into the season. Here are some tips to grow mums. Soil preparation. Mums need well-drained soil. If your yard gets saturated quickly grow mums in raised beds with friable soil for good root growth. Read More »