What’s Wrong With My Tree? Lace Bugs

Lace Bugs Include Dozens Of Species In The United States In the United States, there are over 165 species of lace bugs. In Missouri, the most common include the sycamore lace bug, azalea lace bug, and many others named after their host tree: Cherry Oak Elm Hawthorn This species gets [...]

Fall And Winter Care On Trees & Shrubs

The 2022 growing season was complicated to say the least. It started with a late frost, wet/cool spring, and dry/hot summer, and we had excessive rainfall and severe storm events. Now we are seeing snow and frigid temperatures in some areas! We have seen a lot of trees that are [...]

What’s Wrong With My Tree? Apply Horticultural Oil Now

Control Pests Now While Your Plants Are Dormant Pests like aphids, scale, and mites can wreak havoc on our trees if left untreated for too long. An effective way to manage pests on your property and protect your trees is to catch them while they’re sleeping. Applying horticultural oil while [...]

Essential Tasks To Check Off Of Your Garden To-Do This January

Happy New Year! It’s time to brush off the old, welcome the new, and make goals for the new year—this includes goals for your garden! Up Next: Identifying Dangerous Trees On Your Property This January, start the new year off right by checking off these essential tasks. Not only will [...]

Prevent Insect Problems With Horticultural Oil Treatments

The best way to treat any problem is to take steps to prevent it from happening in the first place.  This is true when it comes to caring for your trees. Take preventive measures to protect your trees against bug infestations by applying horticultural oils to the twigs and branches [...]