What are Girdling Roots?

What are Girdling Roots?

Girdling roots to a tree, is a similar experience to overeating while wearing a belt. When our favorite dish is placed directly in front of us, we cannot help but indulge. Upon indulging, we notice the space between our stomach and belt gradually decreases, resulting...
There’s a Hole in My Tree!

There’s a Hole in My Tree!

Holes in trees can be disconcerting. Many homeowners are unsure about what holes indicate for tree health, or what they should do when a hole appears. In this post, we address tree holes and talk about how a hole could be a sign of compromised structural integrity....
Winter Burn (Evergreen Shrubs)

Winter Burn (Evergreen Shrubs)

What is winter burn?  Winter burn is a common problem of evergreens including those with broad leaves (e.g., boxwood, holly, rhododendron), needles (e.g., fir, hemlock, pine, spruce, yew) and scale-like leaves (e.g., arborvitae, false cypress, juniper) grown in...
Oak Wilt (Oak Trees)

Oak Wilt (Oak Trees)

Oak Wilt is a fungal / vascular disease caused by the fungal invader Bretziella fagacearum and infects virtually all species of oaks, both red and white. The disease is contagious and spreads quickly by insects who carry the fungus from one oak to...