Salt & Ice Melting Chemical Damage In the upper Midwest, each state applies approximately 100,000 to 300,000 tons of de-icing salt to roads each winter. And nationwide each year, we apply more than 15 million tons to de-ice sidewalks, walkways, and driveways. As salt dissolves and spreads to adjacent soil… Read More »
WINTER DAMAGE IN THE LANDSCAPE, PART II
Deer & Rodent Damage We will continue to explore the many issues that winter can cause problems to the plants in our landscapes. Even though mammals (i.e. deer and rodents) can cause issues all year round, the most severe damage seem to be in the winter when other food sources… Read More »
WINTER DAMAGE IN THE LANDSCAPE, PART I
Snow, Cold Weather Damage & Desiccation Winter can cause many problems to the plants in our landscape. Taking some preventative caution can help illeviate these damages. In our three-part series, we will cover 1. Cold, wind and snow damage; 2. Deer and rodent damage; and, 3. Salt and ice melting… Read More »
Perfect Tree or Nightmare in the Waiting
It’s that time of year you will see an explosion of White flowered trees throughout neighborhoods, down streets, on business and educational campuses, and even in the wild. This is the Flowering Pear or horticulturally known as Pyrus calleryana. The difference between fruiting pear trees and ornamental Callery Pear trees is their… Read More »
Eastern Pine Shoot Borer
Eastern White Pine is a beautiful, towering evergreen tree picked as Michigan’s state tree officially through Act 7 on March 4, 1955. At one point, Michigan was the leading timber producer in the nation due to its vast stands of this native tree. It is an invaluable timber tree (perhaps… Read More »
Tree Rings
On April 30, 2019, we published a blog article on mulching. This was detailed document regarding how to mulch and types of mulch. It briefly described tree rings, so this piece will go into more detail on tree roots and the trunk flare (base of tree) maintenance. Trees are the… Read More »
Rose Slug
In our blog on May 7, 2020 I wrote about the PW Oso Easy Italian Ice Rose as the winner of Shrub Madness 2020. On June 16, 2016 I wrote about “June is National Rose Month (Part I)”…..reminder to us we need to continue that series. This article was on… Read More »
Mulch Installation
Spring is finally here! And you are looking to mulch your planting beds. Do you do it yourself? Do you hire the kid down the street? Or, do you hire a reputable, horticulturally minded landscape firm? When applied properly, mulch can help maintain soil temperature and conserve water. Additionally, it… Read More »
MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE: Choosing A Landscape Contractor
You have made the decision to get help with your yard. So how do you decide who to hire? There are so many landscapers, gardeners, designers, lawn cutters, full service companies, etc. out there. First, you need to determine your needs before even looking for or considering anybody. Are you… Read More »
Drought of 2018
During these dog days summer, your lawn needs water now more than ever. Without a sufficient amount of rainfall, these hot weather conditions can be a killer for your lawn and garden. You may find yourself working harder this season to keep your grass lush and green. Keeping your lawn… Read More »
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