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PHC on the Lookout – Protect Susceptible Evergreens during harsh Chicago Winters
The colder temperatures, blowing winds and snow will begin soon. Chicagoans must once again brace themselves for a cold winter. While we can’t do much about Chicago winters, we can
Arbor-Culture – Risk Assessment
There is risk in everything we do from getting out of bed to driving to work. I have noticed we all look at risk in different ways and try to
Trick or Treat! Celebrate the Holiday with a Halloween Tree.
Ghosts and goblins will visit soon. It’s not too late to create a spooky decoration to greet all who dare to enter. A Halloween tree is a creative way to
Tip of the Week – Just in time for Halloween, Boxelder Bugs have returned!
While it may seem like a scene from a horror movie, mounds of writhing black and red insects appearing in early fall are actually an indication of a boxelder bug
Celebrate OAKtober!
The mighty oak tree is featured during the month of October, which in 2015, was proclaimed as Oak Awareness Month in Illinois. The focus on oak trees comes as a
PHC on the Lookout – Leaf Spots Making an Appearance this Fall?
A cool, wet spring often brings increased fungi growth on trees, shrubs and other plants in the landscape. Sometimes the fungus doesn’t become evident until late summer or during the
Tip of the Week – Remove Dead Ash tree, Before it’s too Late!
The ash tree on your property provided years of enjoyment, shade, and beauty, but unfortunately, it has become infested with emerald ash borer and it’s past the time for effective
Tip of the Week – Reclaiming Wood
Unique patterns, antique beauty and durable, long-lasting quality are just a few characteristics found in reclaimed wood products. There is a distinctive story behind each furniture piece or floorboard. This
PHC on the Lookout – Scale 101
Scale insects are a large group of different species that vary in size, color and shape. Host plants include commonly used shade trees, evergreens, shrubs, groundcovers and others. Heavy infestations
PHC on the Lookout – Is There a Fungus Among Us?
Cool, moist early spring weather is ideal for many types of fungi growth, which is exactly what the Chicago area experienced this year. Many commonly used shade trees in Illinois
PHC on the Lookout – Have Galls?
Are you noticing green, red or black bumps on your maple tree leaves? Are there small lumps, spiny bulges or apple-like growths on your oak tree? How about green and
Celebrate the Season at Blooming Fest 2016!
West Chicago is preparing for the return of spring by celebrating the annual Blooming Fest. Come enjoy fun, family-friendly activities at this free admission event in downtown West Chicago. Blooming
Tip of the Week – TLC for your Trees
Chicago area trees are slowly starting to wake up from their winter dormancy. Spring rains seem to bring “instant green” overnight. The beautiful spring colors also a great indicator that
Arbor Day – Did You Know?
Arbor Day, a day to celebrate and nurture trees, is fast approaching on April 29th. But what is Arbor Day and what is its significance? Arbor Day celebrations began in
Celebrate Earth Day 2016!
The beautiful spring days we are experiencing makes it more enjoyable than ever to get outside and take advantage of all that Mother Nature offers. Earth Day events and activities
PHC on the Lookout – Spring Spray Programs Starting Soon!
Did you receive recommendations from the PHC Department that included a spring spray program? The PHC Department will start many of the spray programs soon. There is still time to
PHC on the Lookout – Plant Health Care Proposals are Coming Soon!
With spring just around the corner, it’s time to start planning for the health of your trees. The extreme weather conditions we’ve experienced in the past have made it more
PHC on the Lookout – Benefits of Dormant Oil
Did you experience a magnolia scale infestation last year? How about other scale species, mites, aphids, sawfly, ash flower gall or honey locust plant bug? Dormant oil allows homeowners the
Come see KTS at The Old House New House® Home Show!
Pheasant Run Resort in Saint Charles is the place to be February 12-14, 2016. The Old House New House® Home Show is the largest and longest running consumer home show
2016 iLandscape™ Show Coming Soon!
February 3rd through 5th marks the 3rd annual iLandscape™ Show. iLandscape™ teams up the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA) and the Wisconsin Green Industry Federation (WGIF) to bring a top-notch
Tip of the Week – Aiming for Tree Diversity
Prior to the Emerald Ash Borer, streets in many local communities were lined with Ash trees. Elm trees in the area and all over the country have suffered from disease.
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