Did your trees struggle with aphids, scale bugs, or another type of insect infestation last year? Stewart’s offers treatments that can help. Some insects, like scale, are unaffected by most tree pest sprays. Only a dormant oil spray applied while they are in a vulnerable state will eliminate them. This is one reason why we
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Sunscald damage happens to trees in winter and early spring when the sun heats up the bark before the tree is ready. Young trees are especially susceptible to sunscald damage, so you should take steps to prevent it early on. Read on to learn more about sunscald damage and how to prevent it. What Sunscald
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Is your evergreen tree showing signs of distress? It might be suffering from needle rust or needle cast disease. Evergreen trees sometimes struggle with various needle diseases that cause discoloration and can eventually result in serious damage to the tree. Read on to learn more about needle diseases and how to prevent them. Needle Rust
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Are you planting a new lawn or re-seeding an old one soon? You’ll find that Kentucky bluegrass-ryegrass mixes or bluegrass-fine fescue mixes make up the overwhelming majority of what most sod farms in Utah sell. You can plant other grass types if you plant from seed instead, but some types of grass make much better
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The emerald ash borer (EAB) is notorious for destroying forests of ash trees across much of the United States. Like other borer insects, they dig into tree trunks and feed on the inner layers. Unfortunately, they are also invasive to the US. This makes them even more difficult to control, which is why several states
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Before planting trees in your yard, make sure you understand how to protect your tree from preventable, physical problems. Physical damage to your trees can be more detrimental than other types of damage because open wounds are prime targets for pest infestations and diseases. Healthy trees can usually fight off attacks from insects and diseases,
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It’s time to prune trees that have gone dormant for the winter! Pruning prevents damage to trees, helps shape tree growth, allows for better harvests, and keeps trees healthy. If you decide to prune your trees yourself, follow the tips below for a better, safer pruning experience. Benefits of Pruning Trees Pruning has many benefits:
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Whether or not you have a deciduous tree in your yard, you’re probably experiencing a lot of leaf clutter on the ground right now. Picking up fall leaves is a chore that many homeowners dislike, so we’ve compiled some tips to help your fall leaf maintenance go smoothly this year: Do fall clean-up regularly. Use
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During the fall, plants prepare for dormancy by shedding their leaves and storing energy in their roots. While it’s tempting to take a break from yard care during this time, you should instead be preparing for the winter season. Proper planning now will allow your yard to flourish in the spring. Refer to the following
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Aphids are tiny insects that can multiply very quickly and wreak havoc on a garden. They target a variety of plants (rosebushes, dahlias, fruit trees, vegetables, etc.) and come back every year. If you cultivate a garden, chances are you’ve had problems with aphids in the past. While commercial control methods are often the most
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