The hard freeze last week had many homeowners concerned about their perennial and annual plants in their landscape.  For the vast majority of perennial plants, there aren’t many issues long-term of concern.  Some foliage and flowers have significant damage, but the plants will recover, and possibly release new vegetative buds in severe cases.  The plants…Read more about Effects of Recent Cold Temperatures on Plants[Read More]

It’s that time of year that roadways and sidewalks begin to be treated with salt.  To prevent accidents, both vehicular and slips, salt is an invaluable tool that keeps people safe.  For all of the benefits for humans, plants aren’t as appreciative.  We have two great resources available that explains salt damage in great detail…Read more about Alleviating Landscape Soils with High Salt Concentrations[Read More]

I hear this complaint or issue more frequently, “what can I do about the neighbor’s tree?” or “my neighbor just butchered my tree!”.  Often, we see issues with a neighboring tree that may threaten safety or appears to be an elevated risk.  For example, from the view of your window you see your neighbor’s tree…Read more about The Tree Next Door[Read More]

As so many gardeners are staying at home these days, we’ve had more opportunity to enjoy the spring display. And then, perhaps inevitably, “normal” spring frost and freeze visited – some plants are vulnerable to damage. The amount of damage will depend on how far along they are in their development. Home fruit-growers may have…Read more about Assessing Freeze Injury on Horticultural Plants[Read More]

Deicing salts can save your neck this winter, but they can spell disaster for landscape plants. Whether the salt is sprayed on the plants from passing traffic near the road or is shoveled onto plants near the sidewalk, the salt can cause damage. Salts can adversely affect plants in several ways. Salts deposited on the…Read more about Deicing salts helpful for people but not landscape plants[Read More]