Tree Care Tips
Everything you want to know about how to keep your trees as safe, healthy and beautiful as possible. Specially written for the Morristown, NJ area and surrounding towns.
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Disease Alert: Fire Blight
There is no current cure for fire blight disease and it can be spread via different ways. That's why it is important to know how to identify the signs & symptoms of fire blight and what you need to do if you notice those signs.
Summer Tree Care Tips
Our top recommendations for summer tree care, including watering, pests and diseases to look for, heat stress, pruning options, and more.
My Tree Was Flooded – What Should I Do?
If trees have been flooded, they likely sustained long-lasting damage that could make them unsafe, unhealthy, and unattractive. Learn the signs of flood damage in trees and how to help your trees recover.
How to Care for a Newly-Planted Tree
A step-by-step guide to help ensure that your new tree grows to become firmly rooted, stable, and healthy, starting with a few things that should happen before the tree is even planted.
Beautiful But Dangerous – Why You Should Not Plant a Bradford Pear Tree in your New Jersey Yard
Bradford pear trees can be stunning and perfect. But, looks can be deceiving. This tree is actually invasive, dangerous and it stinks! Read this article to understand why you should avoid planting this tree in your property.
IPM: What Is It and Why Should You Care?
Many experienced gardeners and landscape professionals practice Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to make and maintain gardens that are healthy and vigorous, with low populations of pests. Find out why in this article!
Benefits of Trees in the Morristown, NJ Area
Trees are such a common part of daily life that many of us hardly notice the trees around us, let alone think about what they're doing for us behind the scenes. But they affect our lives well beyond just providing oxygen, shade, fall color and spring flowers!
Will Snowbanks Damage My Trees and Shrubs?
Snowbanks can cause extensive damage to trees and shrubs but probably not for the reasons you expect. Learn what happens, how to prevent it, and what to do if snowbanks harm your plants.
How To Prevent Leaning Tree Problems
One of the most common reasons why a tree starts to lean is because its roots are no longer able to fully stabilize it in the ground. Here are some simple things you can do to help your trees stay upright and prevent problems with a leaning tree.
How Trees Affect Property Values in New Jersey
Don’t take your trees for granted! Trees provide many benefits, and that includes increasing the value of your property. Learn how trees can make or break your property value and what you can do to maximize their impact on the sale price of your home (if you plan to sell) and your enjoyment of your property.
When to Fertilize Trees and Shrubs In New Jersey
What time of year is best for fertilizing trees and shrubs in New Jersey? Can you fertilize at other times of year? Does fertilizing at the wrong time harm a tree? And how do you know if a tree even needs to be fertilized? Get all the answers right here!
Why Are Mushrooms Growing on Your Tree?
Should you worry when you see mushrooms or fungi growing on your tree? Yes! Read our article to find out why it can be a sign that there is something wrong with your tree.