A Blanket of Snow is a Quiet Winter Gift
Winter in Northern Illinois can feel long and gray, and when it comes sooner than expected, it can be downright harsh. However, for our trees, those quiet stretches of snow-covered days offer important advantages. While we may only see stillness, a blanket of snow creates a protective environment that helps trees conserve energy, shield their […]
Prevent Salt Damage to Landscape Plants
Salt Damage on plants in the landscape can come from two sources: Salt deposition on above ground plant parts such as leaves, needles, twigs and branches Salt residue in the soil from salt contaminated meltwater and/or actual dry salt deposition particles on soil surface. Both salt damage sources can be present together or […]