~From Roots to Shoots~
Many of you may not know the origins of Shreiner Tree Care. Its inception dates back to 1984 when I left St. Joe’s Prep and transferred to Radnor High School. While attending Radnor High School, I had great classmates, a lot of fun...
This was a season of ups and downs. A cool, wet spring began the season which was, unfortunately, favorable for foliar diseases like anthracnose and cedar apple rust. The cold spring weather caused many fruit trees to bear less fruit...
Water is a critical component of photosynthesis, the process by which plants turn sunlight into sugars. During this past season, drought trees were forced to drop leaves early, thereby reducing their photosynthesis and sugar storage potential...
In our community, the landscape continues to reveal dead ash trees resulting from the feeding larva of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) insect. This invasive insect has ravaged the suburban ash tree population. Fortunately, treated protected trees are still...
There are several reasons to consider caring for your trees in the winter season. Without the presence of leaves, the canopy can be more easily pruned for better structure and appearance. Deadwood, lacking the presence of healthy buds...
In this region of Pennsylvania, we host some of the best golf courses in the country and world. Our arborists have been working with local golf courses for over 25 years to maintain their tree canopies. Trees are an important detail on a golf course...
The osage orange tree is also known as a bodark, hedge apple, prairie hedge, yellowwood, bow wood, or horse apple. If you have not heard of this tree before, you may be surprised when you see it, most especially for the unusual fruit that it produces...
The tree care industry, like many online communities, allows arborists to share ideas, content, and innovation across a variety of social media platforms. As a young and motivated arborist, I turned to YouTube in the hope of seeking more information on sharpening my skills...