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Category Archives: Trees
Sago Palm Scale (aka Aulacaspis Scale)
For those of you who may have sago palms planted in your landscape, have you checked them lately for this dreaded pest, which if left alone, will kill you plant? These plants need to be inspected regularly, especially now that … Continue reading
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Extend Blooming of Crape Myrtles
I recently received a call from a friend asking if it was possible to extend blooming of crape Myrtle trees. I replied with a yes. All you need to do is simply remove spent flowers as soon as they finishing … Continue reading
Hurricane Season is upon us
Hurricane Season – The season will soon be upon us. Are your ready? If not, I’s suggest if your trees haven’t been pruned for some time, it might be worth your while to have them checked by a certified arborist … Continue reading
Crape Myrtle Care During the Florida Summer
Crape Myrtles – They begin to bloom in summer, especially Natches, which has white flowers. Soon you’ll be seeing light lavender blooms on Muscogee Crape Myrtles and coral blooms on Tuscarora Crape Myrtles. As the blooms begin to fade, you … Continue reading
Update to my blog…”Tree Planting During the Summer”
Recently I reported to you about a homeowner who wanted to plant a tree during the summer months. I’m happy to report that he did, and following my advice, his tree is doing quite well. He called the other day … Continue reading
A Couple Tree Problems
Other problems I’ve encountered lately deal with trees. One problem has to do with applying tree wound paint over recent cuts. This is a “no-no”. Although it sounds reasonable and may make your tree cosmetically attractive, it doesn’t help the … Continue reading
Why are yellow leaves starting to show up on my Carpe Myrtle?
Why are yellow leaves starting to show up on my Crape Myrtle? Yellow leaves can be symptoms of many things. Some of which are too much water, not enough water, irregular watering, changes in the weather, pests, mechanical damage, lack … Continue reading
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Can I plant a Norfolk Island Pine in my yard?
Can I plant a Norfolk Island Pine in my yard? You can, but it depends on where you are located. It needs to be planted in a protected location, preferably on the south or east side of your home. Because … Continue reading
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Hurricane Preparedness for Trees
Thank goodness Hurricane Irene was easy on Central Florida compared to the devastation it caused up north. I heard on the evening news last night that one northern city lost more than 700 trees. As a homeowner, how many of … Continue reading
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Pest Alert – Emerald Ash Borer
Pest Alert Be on the lookout for the invasive Emerald Ash Borer. Since its arrival in the US in 2002, it has been on the move and has killed millions of ash trees in our northern states; and may be … Continue reading
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