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Larch Trees: The Conifer That Drops Its Needles
Every October, somebody in Central Pennsylvania sees a conifer turning gold and dropping every needle, and assumes it is dying. Usually it is a larch…
Eastern White Pine: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Care
The eastern white pine (Pinus strobus) built this state. Colonial ship masts, barn frames, and most of the old floorboards in Central Pennsylvania came out…
Arborvitae: How to Plant a Privacy Screen That Lasts
Arborvitae are the most-planted privacy trees in Pennsylvania, and the most complained about, usually by the same people. The difference between a lush green wall…
How to Plant and Care for a Norway Spruce
The Norway spruce (Picea abies) is the workhorse evergreen of Pennsylvania yards. It is not native, but it has been planted here for well over…
The Fastest Growing Tree Species for Your Yard
A bare yard makes people impatient, and the nursery industry knows it. “Fast-growing” is one of the most-searched phrases in tree shopping, and it comes…
Preparing for the Spotted Lantern Fly Invasion: What Homeowners Should Know
With the recent mass invasion of the Spotted Lantern Fly, many homeowners across the country are beginning to worry about the potential implications of this…
Tree Planting 101 – Easy 9 Step Guide
Spring has arrived and there is no better way to prepare for the upcoming Earth Day than by planting a tree. Tree planting the right…
Stump Grinding VS Stump Removal: 1v1 Best Rundown
There are two common methods for getting rid of stumps on your property: stump grinding and stump removal. Both get the job done, but they…
Bradford Pear Trees: Banned in Multiple States
The PA Department of Agriculture added Callery pear, or Pyrus calleryana, commonly called Bradford Pear to a list of noxious weeds – plants that cannot…
3 Factors That Affect Your Stump Grinding Cost
Stump Grinding Cost: Size Well, the most obvious point is first. Size. How big is your stump? Not just the size of the visible stump…