It seems we spend the spring trying to make lawns look their best, then summer hits! You cannot fool mother nature, especially in the mid-Atlantic lawn environment. Most in our region are growing cool season turf, meaning it stays green most of the year and loves the...
Fungal diseases affect many trees including the Dogwood tree. All fungal diseases prefer humid wet spring conditions. The moisture is necessary for the transmission of the disease and aids in the growth in the leaf. When we experience a dry spring we see much less...
In the early spring as new leaves begin to come out, so too does a small caterpillar. This pest is most often seen on Wild Cherries and other fruit trees. It is known as the Eastern Tent Caterpillar and is an annual visitor to Central Virginia and The Shenandoah...
Boxwoods are an elegant shrub that can keep your landscape looking sharp. It is a slow growing shrub making maintenance a much less daunting task than other hedge options. Boxwoods, like all plants, are subject to pest infestation so routine plant health care should...
We are experiencing an early spring this year. The winter was mild and the trees and plants are showing the signs of the season. The last few years we have had long, extended winter weather and had to wait on the plants to begin growing. What does this mean for your...
“Oh, that’s gross!! Look at that poor caterpillar, what is all that white stuff on it’s back. What’s wrong with it?” This caterpillar is known as a Catalpa worm which is the larval stage of the Catalpa Sphinx Moth. The primary host of the Catalpa...
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