Maryland’s trees take a beating in a single season. Humid summers speed up insect activity, sudden storms tear branches and open fresh wounds, and dry stretches stress roots and weaken natural defenses. When pests show up, they often take advantage… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘tree pests’
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How to Deal with Cicadas in Your Trees
If you’ve been tending to your trees, lawn, or garden this spring, you may have encountered your fair share of insects already. One pest that Maryland homeowners are especially wary of are cicadas in trees. Although annual cicadas are common… Read More
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Common Spring Tree Problems to Keep an Eye on
We’ve been enjoying watching the trees grow so far this spring! Unfortunately, after a long mid-Atlantic winter, some trees in the area could be susceptible to unwanted pests and diseases. If one or more of your trees are looking a… Read More
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Why are Your Evergreens Turning Brown in the Winter?
Evergreen trees really stand out during the winter more than any other season. After the leaves have fallen off of all of the deciduous trees in the autumn, evergreens are the crown jewels of our landscapes, retaining their needles year-round… Read More
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Winter Scavengers That Can Ruin Your Trees
When observing the activity going on outdoors during this part of the year, one might be reminded of that line from The Night Before Christmas: “Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” It does seem as though wildlife… Read More