You know to fertilize your vegetable garden and houseplants, but do you know you should fertilize your trees as well? Trees live a long time, and it’s important to keep them healthy. Fertilizing trees ensures they’re supplied with the right nutrients and have the tools they need to grow well. Since trees grow in the
Armillaria mushrooms can be a sign of root rot Mushrooms on trees may seem like a normal part of the ecosystem, but unfortunately, most of the time they indicate a problem. In the spring, you may see clusters of small brown-capped mushrooms growing at the base of your trees. These are armillaria mushrooms, also known
Most gardeners know that using fertilizer in your garden is necessary, but do you know that natural fertilizer can benefit your trees as well? Since trees can keep growing with poor or no maintenance, homeowners often don’t realize there’s a benefit to fertilizing trees too. Benefits of Natural Fertilizer If your tree is suffering from
Learn more about magnolia scale Once your magnolia is past its spring bloom, you may notice something else on your tree: Why are you seeing wasps on magnolias? Wasps on your tree may look benign, but they can indicate a bigger problem called magnolia scale. This disease affects magnolia trees and is at its peak
Over time, more and more homeowners and gardeners have been calling for eco-friendly plant healthcare treatments. We hear you, and we’re on board with protecting the planet while protecting your trees! It’s important to us to minimize the impact of our work and contribute to healthy ecosystems. Let’s talk a little more about how Vista
Black Spots on Maple Leaves Can Be Treated Maple tar spot is one of the easiest plant diseases to identify. Most people can spot it even without knowing what it is: if you have seen round black spots on maple leaves, either in a tree or on the ground, you can identify tar spot. With
This invasive moth causes serious damage to Ontario trees If there’s only one pest on the tip of everyone’s tongues this year, it’s LDD moth, also known as European gypsy moth. Controlling gypsy moth is important, because the moth caterpillars can quickly cause significant damage to trees and plants. Though this moth has been commonly
Phytophthora Can Be Treated What is phytophthora root rot? Despite the tongue-twisting name, it’s a common issue in Ontario plants, but it can often go unnoticed. Phytophthora is a common disease in both landscape plants and crops in southern Ontario. Caused by an organism similar to fungi, also called a water mould (or oomycete), there
It’s expected that branches may fall during a summer thunderstorm or wind storm, but what happens if a branch breaks during calm summer conditions? This is known as summer limb failure, and it can happen in warm and hot weather. What is this phenomenon, and what does it mean for your tree? What Is Summer
Scarborough residents know: this part of the city is special, which is why you want an arborist in Scarborough who knows the area! Scarborough’s neighbourhoods, especially along Lake Ontario and the Bluffs, can have their own special considerations for tree care. The weather in Scarborough is often a few degrees cooler than in the centre
