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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!

Japanese Beetles: Nuisance Pest or Harbinger of Doom?

Five Facts about the Japanese Beetle For some, the appearance of a Japanese Beetle swarm wouldn’t register as much more than a nuisance, but for others – …

Tips for Properly Planting Trees

Spring is a great time of year to plant a tree, and it's hardly a coincidence that the annual day to celebrate trees occurs during prime planting season. Officially …

Pest Alert: Crape Myrtle Bark Scale

While in the field last week, one of our Consulting Arborists identified Crape Myrtle Bark Scale (CMBS) on a client's Crape Myrtle tree. A recently introduced pest to …

Five Common Pruning Objectives You Might Not Have Thought About

Pruning is the most common tree maintenance procedure, and it is often necessary for maintaining safety, improving tree structure, or making a tree more aesthetically …

When Storms are on the Horizon: Important Things You Can Do

Each year many of us anxiously scroll through the latest reports on emerging storms starting to swirl in the Atlantic. Thankfully there are a few things we can do to …

Things We Look For When Hiring an Arborist: 

You may be surprised to find that climbing ability ranks low on our list of priorities when it comes to who we hire.  More important than physical skills are the …