Preparing Your Tree for Effective Systemic Plant Health Care Treatments
Systemic plant health care treatments are highly effective at protecting our trees from various insects or diseases. Systemic refers to a treatment that is taken up by a tree and translocated throughout its entire vascular system. The healthier the tree, the better the treatment will be distributed throughout the tree. In addition to the health […]
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 help protect our evergreen trees and shrubs through the winter months. Whereas deciduous trees and shrubs lose their leaves in the winter, evergreens retain foliage […]
PHC on the Lookout – Protect Susceptible Evergreens during harsh Chicago Winters
The colder temperatures, blowing winds and snow are beginning. Chicagoans must once again brace themselves for a cold winter. Rumors are swirling that the “polar vortex” weather conditions will return this winter. While we can’t do much about Chicago winters, we can help protect your evergreen trees and shrubs through the winter months. Whereas deciduous […]
Tip of the Week – Protect Susceptible Evergreens during hard Chicago Winters
Brown, dead needles and brittle twigs and buds are all possible indicators of a desiccated or dehydrated evergreen. While deciduous trees lose their leaves in the winter, evergreens retain foliage and protect themselves from winter water loss with a variety of natural protection mechanisms. Even with these protections, a warm sunny day during the dormant […]
PHC on the Lookout – Protect Susceptible Evergreens during hard Chicago Winters
Brown, dead needles and brittle twigs and buds are all possible indicators of a desiccated or dehydrated evergreen. While deciduous trees lose their leaves in the winter, evergreens retain foliage and protect themselves from winter water loss with a variety of natural protection mechanisms. Even with these protections, a warm sunny day during […]