Girdling roots are something that every tree owner should be aware of. It’s especially important if you are planning on planting any trees in your yard. Knowing about girdling roots can help prevent unnecessary future damage to trees. Read on to find out more. Definition of Girdling Roots According to the University of Maryland Extension, […]
Fall tree maintenance is an important part of tree care. In the fall, trees transition to prepare for winter. Doing a few things in the fall helps trees remain healthy over the winter and helps prevent major problems. Read on to find out more. What to do First At the very end of the summer, […]
Rain brought the Stinkhorn to life! This is my first experience with Stinkhorns. However, unusual these fungi are, information about them is scarce. Read on to find out what I found. General Information about Stinkhorn Fungi First, stinkhorn fungi are found in leaf debris, fields, and rotting wood. Unless they are full grown, you have […]
The Mockernut Hickory is a lovely deciduous tree that is found in Virginia. It’s not the most common tree to find, but they are around. Read on to find out more. General Growth Pattern As I stated previously, the Mockernut Hickory is a relatively large deciduous tree. It can live for upwards of 200 years, […]
The spotted lanternfly is a really exotic looking insect. They are out right now (fall). Read on to find out more. How to Identify the Spotted Lanternfly I think that the spotted lanternfly is very easy to identify. I’ve never seen an insect in the United States that looks like it. Their beautiful wings are […]
You might wonder why a blog about trees would include discussing controlling weeds. If you have mulch beds around some of your trees, then you know why. There always is the battle to keep weeds out of the beds. If you don’t know what a weed is, click here to find out the definition. If […]