How Do You Treat Oak Wilt?
Transforming your landscape into a captivating haven after months of hard work is a truly gratifying moment. As you witness the changing seasons and revel in the beauty of your dream garden, it’s easy to assume that your oak trees are impervious to risks. Towering tall and exuding warmth and lush greenery, oak trees embody […]
How to Winterize Your Trees in Minnesota
If you’ve been planting trees for a while then you’re probably aware that many trees in your garden or property can withstand a few months of the winter, or some may even need the winter cold to grow better in the next spring season. However, whether you’re new to gardening or not, planting new trees […]
Why is the Emerald Ash Borer so successful?
Current status of the Emerald Ash Borer Hailing from Eastern Asia, the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has had a steady incline to pest or invasive status across North America since 2002. There were strong and early eradication efforts, however, these were abandoned primarily due to the fact that it is difficult to detect EAB infestations […]
Why hire an Arborist to treat Emerald Ash Borer?
Why hire an arborist? We commonly hear the following question from people who aren’t exactly sure what an arborist does. Why should I hire an Arborist? It’s a very good question and one that is very fair to ask. We have created this informative guide to help you understand the value and benefit of using […]
How does Emerald Ash Borer kill a tree?
Emerald Ash Borer is an extremely difficult-to-control pest, which has invaded a large majority of Minnesota since 2002. A staggering fact about EAB is that it has a mortality rate of almost 100% for Ash trees when an infestation has occurred which is why it has become such an issue for homeowners in St. Paul […]
How to Plan and Prepare for Emerald Ash Borer This Spring.
Emerald Ash Borer is an infectious tree disease that is spreading rapidly throughout North America. Locally, it is a huge problem in Minnesota which is why we’ve created our personal preparation guide on how to ensure you are ready for its imminent arrival. 1. Keep an eye on your trees and their physical changes: Catching […]
Bacterial Cankers And Anthracnose
Minnesota has had a wet spring. The Twin Cities have experienced a winter that seemed to drag on for longer than expected, and only reluctantly given way to a wet spring. Many people assume that an abundance of water is healthy for trees. In many cases, that assumption is true: but not always. Sometimes an […]
Common Tree Pests and Diseases In Minnesota
For property owners, trees and plants add beauty and value. However, when care is not taken, diseases can take root; causing decay and other health problems leading to death and destruction. Property owners should hire an I.S.A certified arborist to conduct a thorough examination of all trees and plants on their property on an annual […]
A Guide to Managing Black Knot Fungus
Have you noticed the ominous black knot fungus in your yard, threatening the health of your cherished trees? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. The black death of trees, the black knot is as ghastly as it is apparent. The fungus Apiosporina morbosa causes black knot. Black knot galls are most conspicuous during the fall […]
The Japanese Beetle
The Origin and Impact Of The Japanese Beetle The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica), originally native to Japan, has become an invasive species in the United States. Minnesota is one of the many states where the Japanese beetle is considered a firmly established pest. Both as grubs (the larval stage) and adults, Japanese beetles are damaging […]