Black fungus or otherwise known as black knot is a very common fungal disease that attacks trees, especially with cherry and plum trees here in Maryland. Black fungus or black knot disease is easy to identify and diagnose. Trees affected… Read More
Archive for the ‘Tree Maintenance’ Category
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How to Notice Trees that are at Risk During a Hurricane
Now that we are entering the tail end of the summer, hurricane season has arrived, bringing a general sense of unease and uncertainty to businesses and homeowners throughout the east coast. With Hurricane Ida slamming the Gulf Coast, it is… Read More
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Key Differences With an Arborist and a Tree Surgeon
Those who decide to work with tree care can pick various types of jobs within the industry. Two of those jobs, arborists and tree surgeons, are typically referred to interchangeably, but they are actually very different. Arborists require a much… Read More
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Can Homeowners Insurance Cover Potential Tree Damage?
Trees are definitely beautiful and can add some character to your property. However, trees could also become a real nemesis to any homeowner, particularly during hurricane season. Maryland experiences intense storms that come with high winds that cause limbs, branches, or… Read More
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The Worst Trees to Plant Around Your Home’s Pool
Landscaping around your swimming pool could make your pool stand out, but plants and trees must be chosen carefully. Trees with a lot of “leaf filter’, excessive pollen, budding debris, or berries could cause extra work for you and your… Read More
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What Do You Do if a Bird Nests in Your Tree?
Birds all throughout Maryland and the east coast love to nest in trees around residential homes. It is important to be quite cautious when you see a nest, as you do not want to cause any harm to the birds… Read More
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How to Tell You Need Emergency Tree Services
Summers in this area tend to produce some really intense storms. Often these thunderstorms roll in quickly and bring torrential rain and heavy winds, both of which can do serious damage to trees. Trees are an important part of your… Read More
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The Right Trees to Fight Back Against Pollen
Allergy season may not be at its peak anymore, but pollen can be rough for anyone who suffers from seasonal allergies. If you’re in the middle of a bad sneezing fit, adding trees to your yard or landscape may be the last… Read More
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Is It Possible for Rain to Hurt Your Trees?
Can rain hurt your trees? It is a simple question that we get asked here all the time. Rain, for the most part, is beneficial for your trees. After all, plants of all types need a healthy amount of rain… Read More
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How to Tell if Your Tree is Stressed
These days, it feels like everyone is stressed. Adults are stressed, kids are stressed, even trees are stressed. Wait, what? Yep, trees can get stressed, too. Of course, it’s not the social, political, or pandemic events that are doing it… Read More