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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Tree Rings

The world around us is full of patterns.  Natural phenomena such as the weather, planetary movements and even our own bodies all have a rhythm or pattern to them. It's not surprising that people in different places and cultures throughout history have noticed these rhythms and used them in their...

Leafroller Tree Infestations

Leafroller tree infestations are a serious problem facing trees in North America. These small, caterpillar-like insects can cause extensive damage to trees, shrubs, and other plants by skeletonizing leaves, boring into stems and branches, and webbing leaves together. Leafrollers can also transmit...

Pine Needle Rust – Diagnosis and Care

Pine needle rust is a type of plant fungus that affects pine trees. The fungus causes the needles to turn yellow or brown and fall off the tree. Pine needle rust can also cause the bark to become discolored and cracked. If left untreated, pine needle rust can kill the tree. To diagnose pine...

Pine Needle Cast Diagnosis and Treatment

Pine needle cast is a type of fungal disease that affects pine trees. The disease is caused most often by fungi in the genus Rhizoctonia. This fungus infects the new growth of pine trees. The fungus can cause the needles to turn yellow or brown and eventually fall off the tree....

Famous NJ Trees

Forest Gump This Red Oak is 309 years old and is located in Hillsborough, NJ. It is the State Champion Red Oak in a state where the Red Oak is the State Tree, so it is indeed, very...

Checking Your Trees After a Flood

Flooding can cause a lot of damage to trees. The most obvious signs of flood damage are the uprooting of a tree or the heaving of the roots. But trees can also suffer from flooding by being over watered, suffering injuries from the debris that has washed past the tree in a flood, by the wind damage...

Homeowners Guide to Buying Trees

Sadly, in our line of work, we're often called upon to remove trees. But our greatest joy is in planting trees and helping them thrive.  If you are planning to add trees to your landscape, this guide will help you select the best trees for your...

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