Black knot is a fungal disease that disfigures certain flowering trees. Control the disease by pruning in February through March.

Q: I have a Eureka lemon tree with a branch or two that are dying. Is it a borer problem? A: Branch dieback in citrus, particularly lemon, is very confusing. It is not likely to be a borer problem.

Q: A branch broke off my tree during a storm. What do I put on the tree to protect it from disease? A: While it is great that you are thinking of tree health, there is nothing you should put on the ...

During the winter, when trees enter their dormant season, homeowners should prioritize inspections to ensure their health and safety. While you might think that summer is a better time to do visual ...

Just because there’s snow on the ground doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do in the garden until spring. Late winter is often ...

You probably aren’t watering or pruning the 75-foot oak or maple in the front yard, but mature trees aren’t maintenance free.

We love the vibrant colors of maple trees in the fall. These deciduous beauties bring not only great color but also a recognizable leaf shape and (our favorite) whirlybird seeds that helicopter their ...

Do you have a tree with a dead, damaged, badly placed or rotting branch that needs to be pruned off? To avoid danger to yourself and damage to the tree, plan carefully before you cut. “Wood is heavy,” ...

PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY. THIS TREE IS PROBABLY OVER 100 YEARS OLD. HOWEVER OLD. THIS BEECH TREE IS 2023 WILL BE ITS FINAL YEAR. THE TREE STANDS OUT, NOT ONLY BECAUSE OF ITS AGE, BUT ALSO THE FACT ...