Pest to Watch For – Boxelder Bug
Mounds of writhing blackish and red insects, in mid-summer to early fall, are often an indication of a Boxelder Bug infestation. Although they are a nuisance, the Boxelder Bug does not actually harm the areas they congregate and because it may be a temporary stopping location, the bugs may be gone in just a couple […]
Tip of the Week – Quick Tips for Proper Tree Planting
The benefits of having trees in the landscape are numerous. Mature trees provide shade and a healthy landscape can increase the value of a home. Fall is an excellent season for planting new trees. Roots have a chance to get established before encountering the next hot summer season. Keeping these advantages in mind, the next […]
PHC on the Lookout – Yellow Leaves before Fall?
With the fall season comes an array of colorful leaves in shades of red, orange and yellow. But sometimes those yellow leaves are an indication of a problem and not the beautiful fall weather. The technical term for this condition is chlorosis. Leaves turning yellow prematurely can be caused by a variety of […]
PHC on the Lookout – Keep Watering!
While Summer is coming to an end, the dry conditions our region experienced have not ended. It’s still important to water newly planted trees and shrubs and other plants that are vulnerable to drought stress. Until our region receives adequate rainfall, landscape plants will continue to experience drought stress symptoms. This includes leaves dropping […]
Tip of the Week – Leaf Mulch
While it’s still warm now, soon enough cold winds will start blowing and Winter will settle into the area. Fall is the ideal time to prepare your landscape for the upcoming cold season. It’s important to protect trees, shrubs and other landscape plants from old man winter. This can be done in a number of […]