Chris Schneider

Insecticides and fungicides are necessary to extend the life of ornamental trees and shrubs. Insecticides will fight the battle against the pest population that wants to eat the plant, while fungicides defend against disease causing fungi. The two forms of these treatments offer continuous care for the plant by killing what is already present and

Ornamental trees and shrubs can be costly to purchase and to upkeep, so it is best to do what you can to extend the life of them. In order to keep them healthy and strong, pruning is necessary from time to time. Knowing the correct time to prune them is essential for proper results and

The success or failure of a tree or shrub starts with the planting procedure. Once planted they need proper care until they are established and mature.   What is needed When starting the process of planting new trees and shrubs, you first need to know what the tree or shrub is, what it needs, how

The success or failure of a tree or shrub starts with the planting and post planting procedures and care. Once planted they need proper care until they are established and mature. The roots need to be established, they need watering, mulching, fertilizing, and pruning.   Establishing Roots When a newly planted tree or shrub is

While not very destructive in its native country of Japan, Japanese Beetles are very destructive in America, especially to rose bushes, crape myrtles, birch trees, and many more. Not only are Japanese Beetles destructive above the ground they are as equally destructive within the ground while they are white grubs. Japanese beetles are clumsy fliers,

Over 100 different species of trees such as arborvitaes, red cedar, junipers and blue spruces are known to have problems in urban areas when it comes to bagworm infestations. The case resembles a small cone-shaped bag hanging from the branches therefore giving the name of bagworm. The cone-shaped bag can grow to over six centimeters

We have received excessive amounts of rain in the spring of 2013 causing many areas to flood. Too much water at the base of a tree can cause tree stress just like too little water causes tree stress. Some tree species adapt well to low lying areas like rivers beds, creeks and ponds and can