Plant Health Care

4 Signs Of Winter Stress In Your Trees

Winter can be a hard time on trees. With the fluctuating temperatures in the St. Louis region, as well as off and on snow and ice, trees can find themselves stressed. It is often not the cold of winter by itself that stresses trees, but rather temperature fluctuations and weather [...]

4 Tips For Planting Trees In The Winter

January is in the middle of the dormant season for many trees and for some, it is the best time to plant. Up Next: Give The Gift: Recycling Your Christmas Tree You can plant deciduous trees this time of year when they are dormant. These are the trees that change [...]

Getting Your Trees Ready For Spring This Winter

Winter is a time when your trees are dormant. While your trees may not be active, you should still be. This is a critical time in the health and care of your trees, as winter is filled with hazards that could damage them. Up Next: Winter Tree Damage: 5 Things [...]

Tips For Ridding Your Trees Of Spider Mites

Is that a spider infestation on your trees and plants? They’re probably spider mites! Spider mites are insects that produce protective silk webs similar to spiders that can be found on deciduous trees, evergreens, and other plants. The mites themselves are nearly microscopic in size, but their webs and the [...]

What Are Tree Galls & Will They Harm My Trees?

When you see strange lumps, bumps, and growths on your tree it’s understandable that you may be concerned for the health of your trees. Are they something serious? Up Next: 5 Common Tree Diseases & How To Protect Your Trees