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Proper care for trees and shrubs is a big deal for us at Arborscapes. That’s why we spread knowledge about the proper care and development of all trees and shrubs, not just the ones we work on!

The Why and How of Root Collar Excavations

Root Collar Excavations As Arborists, we often encounter trees that have been planted too deeply, have excessive amounts of mulch piled onto their trunks (see: Proper …

The Science Behind Fall Foliage

The Science behind Fall Foliage We normally associate bright colors on plants with attracting pollinators, but the vibrant yellows, reds, purples, and orange that we …

Boxwood Blight- What You Need To Know

Boxwood Blight Boxwood Blight is a fungal pathogen that was first found in the United States in North Carolina, Connecticut, and Virginia in 2011. It was spread from …

Sudden Oak Death: The Disease that Took California’s Oaks

Sudden Oak Death is a pretty intense name for a plant disease, but given the repercussions it has had, I think it’s a pretty fair title. From the mid-1990s to today, …

The Price of Tree Care Gone Wrong: Arborist v.s ‘Tree Hack’

Benefits of having a Certified Arborist/Certified Tree Worker v.s A Tree Hack We've all seen videos or photos on the internet of what happens when tree care goes wrong. …

Powdery Mildew- What is it?

Powdery Mildew Not having to deal with Powdery Mildew at some point in your gardening adventures is rare, as Powdery Mildew is one of the most common garden ailments. …