Thunderhead Japanese Black Pine: A Hardy Evergreen Shrub with Year-Round Appeal
The Thunderhead Japanese Black Pine is a hardy ornamental evergreen shrub known for its bold texture and strong presence in the landscape. With long, dark green needles and a naturally sculptural form, it adds structure and visual interest throughout the year. Because it remains evergreen, Thunderhead Japanese Black Pine provides consistent color and texture even […]
Volutella Blight: A Common Disease of Boxwood and Pachysandra
Volutella Blight is a fungal disease that commonly affects boxwood shrubs and pachysandra groundcover. For homeowners, it often shows up as unexplained browning, thinning, or dieback within established plantings. Because boxwood and pachysandra are frequently used in foundation beds and landscape borders, symptoms can quickly become noticeable. Early identification and treatment are key to preventing […]
Japanese White Pine: A Distinctive Evergreen for Ornamental Landscapes
The Japanese White Pine (Pinus parviflora) is a slow-growing, evergreen tree known for its refined appearance and unique needle color. Often used as an ornamental feature, it adds structure and visual interest to landscapes year-round. With its bluish-green needles and graceful form, this pine works especially well as a focal point in residential gardens and […]
Little Lime Hydrangea: A Compact Panicle Hydrangea with Reliable Blooms
The Little Lime Hydrangea is a compact version of the popular Limelight panicle hydrangea. Known for its dependable performance and showy blooms, this shrub is planted primarily for its flowers and consistent seasonal color. Unlike some other types of hydrangeas that can be finicky about blooming, Little Lime flowers very reliably year after year. It […]
What Is Beech Leaf Disease and How Does It Affect Beech Trees?
Beech Leaf Disease (BLD) is a serious and relatively new threat affecting beech trees in our area. It has been spreading aggressively and is impacting all forms of beech trees, making it a growing concern for homeowners and property managers. Because beech trees are often mature, established landscape trees, early detection and proper treatment are […]
Winter King Hawthorn: A Native Tree with Year-Round Interest
The Winter King Hawthorn (Crataegus viridis) is a compact, deciduous tree valued for its seasonal beauty and wildlife benefits. Native to North America, it’s a strong option for homeowners looking to add structure, color, and ecological value to their landscape without overwhelming the space. Seasonal Interest and Landscape Appeal Winter King Hawthorn offers visual interest […]
The Difference between Arboriculture and Horticulture
When someone says the word “landscaping” what do you think of? Beautiful trees, flowers, and plants of all shapes and sizes? Do you ever consider the different jobs that come with landscaping? A person with a green thumb who enjoys working outdoors might appreciate a job as an arborist or a horticulturist. Both jobs involve […]
Fall Plant Health Care Guide: Horticultural Oil, Soil-Injected Fertilizations, Wooly Adelgid and More
Fall is finally here! But it would be a mistake to think that once we trade in our lawn mowers for leaf blowers that we are also finished thinking about our plant health needs. On the contrary, fall can be a critical time for fertilization and insect suppression. We can even take steps now to […]
Incorporating Natural Elements into Design
Incorporating Natural Elements into Design With each year, we see a greater demand for the use of natural materials in our landscape designs. Man-made pavers, wall block, and steps are being replaced with flagstone, bluestone, boulders, and natural stone slabs. These natural elements allow the new landscape to better fit with surrounding features, such as […]
Plant Health Care
In our 2016 newsletter, we identified two pests and one disease threatening the horizon for our local landscapes. These threats included: Emerald Ash Borer, Thousand Canker Disease, and Spotted Lanternfly. Emerald Ash Borer Emerald Ash Borer continues to wreak havoc on our ash tree population. Professionals estimate 150-200 million ash trees have died in the […]
