Press Releases

When most people think of drought, they picture brown lawns, stressed trees, and struggling plants. What many homeowners don't expect is an increase in weeds. Yet drought conditions often create the perfect opportunity for weeds to thrive while desirable turfgrass and landscape plants weaken. As many regions continue to experience prolonged dry periods, our plant health experts are seeing increased weed pressure in lawns, planting beds, and unmanaged areas. Understanding why this happens and ...

When most people think of drought, they picture brown lawns, stressed trees, and struggling plants. What many homeowners don't expect is an increase in weeds. Yet drought conditions often create the perfect opportunity for weeds to thrive while desirable turfgrass and landscape plants weaken. As many regions continue to experience prolonged dry periods, our plant health experts are seeing increased weed pressure in lawns, planting beds, and unmanaged areas. Understanding why this happens and ...

A healthy lawn adds beauty, value, and enjoyment to your home. During the heat and humidity of summer, even well-maintained lawns can develop diseases that cause brown patches, thinning turf, and overall decline. Many lawn diseases share similar symptoms, making it difficult to tell whether you're dealing with a fungal disease, drought stress, insect activity, or another issue. Early diagnosis is important because each condition requires a different management approach. If you've noticed ...

.OutlineElement { margin-bottom: 1em; } Summer brings longer days, warmer temperatures, and more time spent outdoors enjoying your landscape. But it can also bring extended periods of heat and drought that place significant stress on trees, shrubs, and ornamentals. This is especially true after a spring that brings drought conditions and warmer-than-usual temperatures.   While some plants can tolerate dry conditions with little intervention, others require additional care to remain healthy. In many ways, landscapes behave much like ...

Spring is meant to be a slow awakening for trees, shrubs, and lawns, but when winter months are warmer on average, plants can get off schedule and fall victim to the confusing early start. Plants entering the growing season with low reserves have the longest road ahead to summer. This guide walks you through what to check on a walk around your property, what those signs likely mean, and when it makes sense to bring ...

Storm Damage Cleanup: What to Do After Trees Fall A single storm can undo years of growth in the blink of an eye. What you do in the hours and days after a storm can significantly impact your property and the trees on it. Whether you’re dealing with a yard full of scattered branches, a tree that fell on your roof, or a few downed limbs from your mature tree, knowing how to respond ...

If this winter’s heavy snow left your landscape muddy, uneven, or browned out, you’re not alone. Long winters bring heavy snow, fluctuating temperatures, and tons of moisture. Each of these factors has a big impact on how your landscape wakes up once the snow melts in spring.  The good news is, much of what you’re seeing is typical for early spring in colder climates. With the right care, your landscape will thrive ...

In alpine and mountain regions, it can be hard to tell when spring will arrive, and how long it will stay once it does. Snow lingers in the shadows under trees. The ground thaws unevenly. One week feels like winter hasn’t let go, and the next brings bright sun, soft soil, and buds swelling almost overnight. This stop-and-start rhythm is the defining feature of spring at elevation. It’s also why timing your spring ...

Here in Florida, spring doesn’t arrive quietly. Warm temperatures, rising humidity, and longer days trigger rapid growth and rapid problems. And all this usually sets in weeks earlier than in other regions. As trees and shrubs come out of cooler winter weather, insects become more active, fungal diseases spread quickly, and stressed plants show the first signs of trouble. Paying attention to the signs now can prevent months of decline later on. Here are ...

In warmer climates, like the south, the southwest, and along many of our coastlines, spring doesn’t so much arrive as it accelerates. Soil temperatures rise quickly. Days lengthen. Buds swell and open fast. And with that early energy comes both opportunity and risk. Plants that never fully shut down over winter are already spending resources by the time spring begins. Insects emerge earlier than they do up north. Fungal diseases take advantage of warmth ...

How to Prepare for Spring Tree, Shrub, and Lawn Care Your landscape is particularly vulnerable to stressors in spring. This is because insects and diseases become active with the warmth, and plants expend energy on new growth, which leaves them susceptible to outside influence. Spend an hour with your lawn now, and you can save yourself work all summer. Here’s what to do and when to do it. How to Inspect Trees and Shrubs ...

No matter the climate, early spring marks a critical transition period for your landscape. In colder climates, trees and shrubs lie dormant in early spring. It’s easy to overlook the vital processes already underway beneath the surface. While canopies may still appear lifeless, complex biological and chemical systems are beginning to stir underground. As temperatures rise in warmer climates, biological activity accelerates, and trees, shrubs, and turf begin ramping up for the stress of ...

No matter where you live, your landscape never truly takes a season off. In northern climates, trees and shrubs may appear dormant, conserving energy beneath bare branches. In warmer regions, growth may continue slowly through the winter months. But above or below ground, plants are constantly responding to environmental pressures. Insect populations are shifting. Fungal pathogens are persisting, and climate stress, from drought to excessive rainfall, is compounding year after year. In 2025, arborists across ...

A well-designed landscape does more than frame a property. For a condo association, it reflects shared values, protects long-term investments, and shapes the daily lives of every resident who walks the grounds. Today, sustainability is no longer a trend in commercial landscaping for condos; it’s an essential strategy for lowering costs, strengthening resilience, and supporting environmentally responsible communities. Creating a sustainable landscape plan requires thoughtful vision, practical expertise, and a clear understanding of both ...

For property developers, municipal leaders, campus planners, and facilities professionals, trees represent far more than aesthetics. They're critical assets, embedded in risk portfolios, development regulations, and long-term land-use strategies. Yet without accurate, actionable data, managing a tree population often becomes reactive and expensive. This is where a professional tree survey proves essential. Whether you're preparing a site for redevelopment, applying for a county grant, or simply trying to make sense of a fragmented ...

If you live in a warmer climate, your landscape stays active through winter. Use our checklist to keep up with care while taking advantage of cooler weather for key maintenance tasks. December Schedule winter tree pruning with your arborist. Prune dormant shrubs. Inspect for broken branches. Monitor for winter insects and diseases on your lawn. Treat winter annual weeds as needed.   January Schedule inspection of your tree cables and lightning protection systems. Monitor for insects ...

Winter is a time of rest for your landscape. Use these months to protect, inspect, and prepare for spring's arrival, and follow the checklist below to make sure your property is ready. December Schedule winter tree pruning with your arborist. Inspect for broken branches after winter storms. Prune dormant shrubs and check protective coverings. Brush off snow accumulation, if you have snow. January Schedule tree cable inspection. Inspect for winter damage. Prune accessible trees ...

What Are The Unique Winter Challenges in Non-Dormant Climates? Warm climate winters present many unique challenges to property owners looking to protect their landscape during colder months. Unlike cold-climate plants that enter true dormancy, most warm-climate plants remain active year-round. This makes them particularly vulnerable to insects, diseases, and other seasonal challenges, so it’s important to keep a careful eye on them.  This guide will help you protect your landscape during the mild winter ...

Winter Threats to Trees, Shrubs, and Lawns  Protecting trees in winter requires understanding the unique challenges the season brings. Many trees and shrubs will be fine without any special action. But for young, newly planted, or exposed trees and shrubs, proactive care can help prevent moisture loss or root damage caused by freezing temperatures, wind, or snow.  This guide will help you protect your landscape in winter and ensure it thrives when spring finally arrives ...

A leaning tree can raise questions, concerns, and even alarm for homeowners and property managers. Is it a harmless quirk or a sign of a deeper issue? Should you intervene—or remove it altogether? Understanding why trees lean, when that lean becomes a hazard, and how to respond is key to protecting your home, your landscape, and everyone who enjoys it. That’s where professional tree services come in, offering expert insight into whether your ...