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“The philosopher who said that work well done never needs doing over never weeded a garden.” – Ray D. Everson It’s true that getting rid of weeds and unwanted, non-native plants is a serious chore. Invasive species ruin habitats and food sources for native insects, birds and other wildlife, as well as cause a significant…
Spider mites on spruce, oaks and shrubs The moist weather conditions that are creating a bumper crop of mosquitoes are also benefiting other pests in the Twin Cities. The Japanese beetle population this year was higher than the last two years combined. According to Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist, all signs point to…
Water is a vital part of tree care, growth and development. Whether coming from organic sources (rain) or manual watering, it makes up 80-90% of actively growing tissues (leaves and root tips) and approximately half of the woody portions (trunks, stems, large roots) of trees and shrubs. Simply put, it’s a big deal. We’ll explain…
People spend a great deal of time at and around their office space on your corporate campus. From the walk into the office to mid-day outdoor meetings, your campus provides a serene getaway with added environmental benefits. Having healthy and happy trees along with a beautifully manicured outdoor space does more than provide attractive scenery.…
Crabapples, ornamental pears, and ash have all been losing foliage through July and August (Figure 1). The leaves that are falling are infected with apple scab, apple rust, pear scab and anthracnose. All the diseases are fungi that infect newly forming leaves in the early spring. Unfortunately, at this point of the season there aren’t…
