Sometimes we see evergreen dies during a year when there is plenty of rain. For the average joe, this can be baffling. There seems to be plenty of water – so why would anything die? Any time you have a problem with plants you must evaluate the entire plant and it’s environment. Here are some possible issues that could be …
Driving along the interstate highway here in the Midwest you can find the occasional stream of color along the fields and road-side. Trails of red pop up in the wind breaks as a welcome change from the vast beige colors and snow cover that dominates our landscape in winter. That pop of red, that ‘winter fire’ color comes form the …
Although it is tempting to prune your trees in the middle of summer when branches are reaching towards the house or other plantings, try to hold off. Spring is when the tree sets bloom and produces the most growth. Summer gives us plenty of pests that are looking for an easy meal. Fall serves up cool, damp weather and the …
