Spotted Lanternfly
Updated: September 17, 2024 Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive plant hopper insect native to China, India, and Vietnam. It was first discovered in the United States in Pennsylvania ...
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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 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
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
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
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 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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Snake Oil and Miracle Products for Lawns
As the world becomes more saturated with products claiming to be the solution to all of our problems, it's essential to be wary of snake oil and miracle products. These ...
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Mitigating Drought Stress in your Lawn
At Natural Tree and Lawn Care, we understand the importance of mitigating drought stress in your lawn. During the hot and dry summer months, your lawn can experience drought stress, ...
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Preventing and Repairing Lawn Disease Damage
Disease spots are a common issue that can affect the health and appearance of your lawn. These spots are caused by various fungal diseases and can appear as discolored, brown ...
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Unveiling the Importance of Tick and Mosquito Spraying: Protecting Against the Powassan Virus
In the natural ecosystem, even ticks and mosquitoes have their place. However, while small in size, these pests can pose significant threats to both human and animal health. At Natural ...
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Understanding Sulfur – The Science of Lawn Health Part 4
In this four-part series, we are examining the essential components that contribute to a healthy lawn. In this final segment, let's delve into the significance of sulfur, a crucial element ...
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