Insects and pests

How do I treat red blisters on my peach tree leaves?

It sounds like a bacterial leaf spot disease. Suppression requires fungicide applications (3-4) in the spring. It is...

How large will a Bonfire Patio Peach tree planted in the ground get?

It is likely that it will get larger and grow faster in soil than in a pot. However, genetically, it will remain...

How long does Woolly Adelgid treatment protect hemlocks?

Only 1-2 products have the potential to last several growing seasons, but there is none that I am aware of that are...

How would you eliminate bag worms before they hatch this Spring?

While there are methods for treating for bagworms before they hatch, in some cases we may expect negative consequences...

I have a 10 year old Southern Magnolia which is failing to thrive?

Southern Magnolias are a fantastic tree, but need to be grown in certain culturally correct conditions. There could...

I have a Black Oak with many dead branches and a hard, woody fungus?

Sounds like you have an oak with a heartrot problem. The fungus you see is the mushroom typically confirming some...

I have a Kousa dogwood and it is not producing flowers like it has in the past.

When flowering trees stop flowering, the first thing to check is the nutrient and pH levels of the soils. Prescription...

I have a Loquat tree that had Amine 400 (2,4-D) sprayed at the base?

That's not good. Only time will tell if the tree will come back or not.

I have apple and pear trees. Every year I get worms in my fruit, no?

We would be glad to help with the services we provide like plant healthcare and soil management. You can use this link...

I have two large trees with mistletoe and wanted to know have to deal with removing them.

Ideally, you need to cut off the branch 6" to 18" back from where the mistletoe sprouts out of the branch. If you...