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Spotted Lanternfly in Massachusetts: A Growing Concern for Homeowners

Over the last several years, the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) has become one of the most talked-about invasive insects in the Northeast. Originally native to Asia, this destructive pest was first discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014 and has steadily expanded its range throughout the region. Today, spotted lanternflies have been confirmed in parts of Massachusetts,… View Article

Common Questions about Poison Ivy

July 8, 2021

If you’ve ever had a rash from poison ivy, you probably take precautions to assure the plant isn’t growing in and around your yard and avoid it as best possible. Each year, we receive calls from homeowners about poison ivy and the best way to remove the troublesome plant. We’ve put together this list, answering… View Article

Red Thread in Lawns

June 4, 2021

Red Thread in lawns looks like its name suggests, light pink or reddish threadlike patches. Infected turfgrass will turn light tan, and the leaf tips or margins may be covered with fine pink to red threads, giving the turf an overall pink coloration. How? When? Red Thread, also known as Pink Patch, appears within lawns… View Article

2020 Year In Review

December 16, 2020

Lawns, trees and shrubs are living organisms and therefore face their own battles throughout the year. Now is the perfect time to recap many of the diseases, pests and environmental factors that took place in 2020. As professionals, we try our best to aid these living organisms to remain healthy or provide solutions as needed…. View Article

How to Protect Plants Over the Winter

October 26, 2020

Have you ever noticed how rhododendron leaves curl themselves and droop in the winter? This is a natural phenomenon to reduce transpiration. Transpiration is a process by which plants naturally lose water through their leaves in order to draw more water up from the roots. Read on to learn more on how to protect plants… View Article

Dos and Don’ts of Planting Trees and Shrubs

September 24, 2020

As we welcome fall, it is also the best time of year for homeowners’ to plan new trees and shrubs. We’ve put together a list of dos and don’ts for planting trees and shrubs to help as a guide for success: Plant Choice Do: The first thing to do when deciding to plant something is… View Article

Watering Trees and Shrubs Efficiently

August 20, 2020

Watering trees and shrubs is very important particularly this time of year. As of August 13th, in Massachusetts 35% of the state is abnormally dry and 65% is in moderate drought, over 6” below normal rainfall. Drought does not only affect trees in the short term, but it can cause damage that may not be… View Article

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Massachusetts Certified Arborists

The Tips, Tricks, and Expertise for Better Outdoor Living Spaces

Spotted Lanternfly in Massachusetts: A Growing Concern for Homeowners

Common Questions about Poison Ivy

Red Thread in Lawns

2020 Year In Review

How to Protect Plants Over the Winter

Dos and Don’ts of Planting Trees and Shrubs

Watering Trees and Shrubs Efficiently

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