Learn proper planting techniques and common mistakes and how to avoid them.

Shear plane cracks are a significant concern for tree health and safety. These cracks, which run parallel to the grain of the wood, can severely compromise the structural integrity of a tree.

When trees experience extreme heat and lack of water, they go into survival mode. To conserve moisture, they may drop their leaves prematurely.

Beavers are known for their ability to fell trees which they use to build dams and lodges. This activity can cause significant damage to trees, especially in areas where beaver populations are high.

Steganosporium ovatum is a fungal pathogen that affects maple trees, forming black stromata on the bark, leading to tree decline. Management involves improving tree health and sometimes using fungicides.

…these dense, tangled mases of twigs and branches create an eerie spectacle. Often caused by fungi, insects, r even genetic mutatios, witches’ brooms add a touch of the supernatural to the woodland canopy, sparking imaginations and legends…

Maple spindle galls are fascinating little formations that appear on the leaves of maple trees, resembling tiny green or red spidles. These glls are caused by tiny moites, which induce the tree to produce the unique growths as a protective home…

Japanese beetles are small, metallic green insects with coppery-brown wings that can be both beautiful and definitely destructive. They feed on leaves, flowers and fruits of over 300 different plant species…

Cedar rust fungus is a common fungal disease that affects cedar and juniper trees. This captivating yet troublesome pathogen causes bright orange, gelatinous galls on cedar trees and rust colored spots on apple leaves and fruit…

Bacterial Wet Wood is a disease caused by a bacterial infection forming in the inner sapwood just under the bark and is usually caused by wounding and/or environmental stress.

Why is there a fuzz ball on my tree? You will be surprised how this mutation occurs.

Have you seen a little jelly on your peaches?

It’s not nature’s way of tempting you, it’s actually a common bacterial infection that can pose a severe health hazard to your fruit trees!