~From Roots to Shoots~
As we close out the 2019 growing season we are left with a few reminders. Emerald Ash Borer insects have established a strong and unfortunate foothold in our community. With unprotected trees all around us, safety will be an important concern for next spring...
Many trees in our community, particularly the ones we see every day along our driveways and on the roads near our homes, have the potential to cause conflict with the surrounding utility wires. As you may know, our public electrical utility, PECO...
For several years now, EAB has been a point of discussion on the Mainline. Do we treat, do we remove proactively, or do we just wait? Now that EAB has killed thousands of ash trees across the region, the time has come for us to answer these questions...
By now, most everyone has either seen the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) or at least heard horror stories from friends and family about the pest taking over their landscape. This pest is continuing its invasion of the Mainline at a swift pace...
With winter just around the corner, now is the time to get your trees ready for harsh weather. A few simple measures can be taken to protect your evergreen trees from damaging wind, snow and ice over the winter months...
We often forget about the importance of the smaller understory trees with the overshadowing concern of bigger shade trees. Understory trees can thrive in many different growing conditions. These smaller species of trees provide seasonal benefits...
What is wood? Simply put, wood is the fibrous material beneath the bark – and so much more! Wood is a complex system of tissues, each with different functions. It provides structural support to keep trees upright, a transport network for water and nutrients...