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Advanced Lawn Care Merges with Natural Tree & Lawn Care

COMPANY NEWS Advanced Lawn Care has officially merged with Natural Tree & Lawn Care, a Maltby Company—bringing together two respected, locally rooted organizations with a shared commitment to quality service and strong customer relationships. This transition reflects a thoughtful step forward for Advanced Lawn Care, ensuring continued growth and long-term stability while maintaining the high… View Article

Arbor Day, Past & Present

June 1, 2017
Arbor Day is a long-standing tradition for Maltby & Company. Maintaining the integrity of trees and green spaces is an important pillar of our business, but it is also a labor of love—we participated in the event for more than 35 years. On April 28th, Maltby joined a large initiative of 16 tree companies who… View Article

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Setting Your Lawn Up for Success: Winter Planning for a Greener Spring

When winter settles in across New England, it’s easy to assume your lawn is “on pause” until spring. While turf growth may slow or go dormant, winter is actually one ...
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2025 Year in Review

The 2025 season brought another year of dramatic swings in weather, pest pressures, and plant health challenges across Massachusetts. From early spring leaf-out and erratic rainfall to the rapid rise ...
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What’s Happening to My Lawn During the Winter?

When the cold sets in and the ground freezes, most homeowners start to wonder what’s really happening to their grass until spring. Is it “sleeping”? Is it damaged? Should you ...
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November Pruning Tips: Safety, Damage Prevention & Proper Timing in New England

As the colorful leaves fall and trees enter dormancy, November presents a great opportunity for homeowners across New England to inspect their landscapes and perform some light, strategic pruning. However, ...
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When Evergreens Shed: Understanding Natural Needle Drop in Fall

As the seasons change, it’s easy to assume that evergreens—those steadfast trees that stay green year-round—never shed their needles. But if you’ve noticed a layer of brown needles beneath your ...
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Spotted Lanternfly

  Updated: September 2025 The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive planthopper native to China, India, and Vietnam. First detected in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in September 2014, it ...
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