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Invasive Tree Species in Illinois

Posted by Tree Care on Mar 15, 2022 in News | Comments Off on Invasive Tree Species in Illinois | Updated on March 15, 2022

Invasive Tree Species in Illinois

Learn more about some of the potential problems invasive tree species can cause throughout Chicagoland, IL Early summer is a great time of year in the Chicago area.  The trees are getting greener, and the weather is getting warmer as people throughout Chicagoland flock outside to enjoy the nice weather. There are many ways to enjoy the summer in the Chicago area.  One thing people like to do in the summer is spend time in nature and enjoy the plant and wildlife.  Illinois is home to many different types of trees which we have covered in our...

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The Best Tree Species to Support Bees and Other Pollinators in Chicagoland

Posted by Tree Care on Jul 22, 2021 in Tree Care Tips | Comments Off on The Best Tree Species to Support Bees and Other Pollinators in Chicagoland | Updated on July 22, 2021

The Best Tree Species to Support Bees and Other Pollinators in Chicagoland

This week, we are going to take a break from talking about pests that can cause damage to your trees and talk about an insect that benefits our ecosystems and your trees:  honey bees.  More specifically, we are going to talk about the importance of planting trees in your yard that support bees and other pollinators and the types of trees that attract and benefit pollinators. Some people see bees as pests because of their ability to sting and wonder why plant trees that are going to attract more of them?  Bees and other pollinators such as...

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Tent Caterpillars: Identification and Control

Posted by Tree Care on May 26, 2021 in News, Tree Care Tips | Comments Off on Tent Caterpillars: Identification and Control | Updated on May 26, 2021

Tent Caterpillars: Identification and Control

The beginning of the summer is a great time in the Chicago area.  The warm weather is back, and the trees are in full bloom for the growing season.  However, the return of warm weather and freshly grown foliage also means that those annoying pests that can damage your plants are back.  With the return of the growing season and the pests that come with it, we have returned with our series on tree diseases and insect pests of the Chicago area to take a closer look at a pest that defoliates trees, tent caterpillars. Tent caterpillars (Mamacosoma...

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Tree Blight: Identification, Symptoms, and Control

Posted by Tree Care on Apr 29, 2021 in Tree Care Tips | Comments Off on Tree Blight: Identification, Symptoms, and Control | Updated on May 12, 2021

Tree Blight: Identification, Symptoms, and Control

We have returned this week with our series on the common tree diseases and insect pests in Illinois to investigate a set of tree diseases that can attack the leaves, branches, and fruit of many different types of trees:  tree blight.  Tree blight refers to several similar contagious tree diseases that can attack hundreds of different trees that are native to Illinois from fruit trees to pines.  These diseases can be caused by bacteria or fungi and they generally cause discoloration and wilting of leaves and fruit.  Extreme cases of tree...

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Magnolia Trees of the Chicago, IL Area

Posted by Tree Care on Mar 11, 2021 in News | Comments Off on Magnolia Trees of the Chicago, IL Area | Updated on March 11, 2021

Magnolia Trees of the Chicago, IL Area

We have returned again this month with a new installment of our serious of the native trees of the Chicago area with a closer look at magnolia trees.  Magnolia trees (Magnolia sp.) are flowering trees and plants that are believed to have appeared for the first time as far back as 95 million years ago.  There are just over 200 species of magnolia plants classified within the Magnolia genus, most of which can be found throughout southeast Asia in countries including China, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam.  Various species of magnolia are also...

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Eastern Redbud Trees in the Chicago Area

Posted by Tree Care on Jan 29, 2021 in News | Comments Off on Eastern Redbud Trees in the Chicago Area | Updated on January 29, 2021

Eastern Redbud Trees in the Chicago Area

Our series on the native trees of the Chicago area is back this month with a closer look at the eastern redbud tree.  Eastern redbud trees (Cercis canadensis) are small trees mostly found in the eastern half of the United States from southern Michigan and northern Illinois down to Florida and from Virginia and North Carolina west to Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.  These trees are mostly planted for ornamental purposes as their smaller size and showy purplish-pink flowers make them easy to work into a landscape design. The eastern redbud tree,...

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Verticillium Wilt: Identification, Symptoms, and Control

Posted by Tree Care on Nov 13, 2020 in News, Tree Care Tips | Comments Off on Verticillium Wilt: Identification, Symptoms, and Control | Updated on November 13, 2020

Verticillium Wilt: Identification, Symptoms, and Control

We are back with our series on the common tree diseases and insect pests in Illinois with a closer look at a dangerous fungal disease, verticillium wilt.  Verticillium wilt is known to affect more than 350 species of flowering plants including shrubs, trees, fruits, and vegetables.  This disease affects the xylem, or tissue responsible for the movement of water within the tree, which makes it difficult for water to get to the branches.  As a result, branches, leaves, and flowers, fruit, and vegetables will begin to wilt and die.  In many...

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Tips to Effectively Water Your Trees

Posted by Tree Care on Sep 4, 2020 in News, Tree Care Tips | Comments Off on Tips to Effectively Water Your Trees | Updated on May 12, 2021

Tips to Effectively Water Your Trees

Just about every living thing on Earth from animals to plants needs water to survive.  When it comes to plants, the water they receive typically comes from rain and humidity.  However, mother nature does not always provide enough water for plants and trees as droughts can leave areas dry for weeks or even months.  If your area does not receive enough rain, especially during the hot months of the summer, you will need to water your plants and trees to keep them in good health. People always remember to water houseplants, flowers, and vegetable...

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Japanese Beetles: Identification, Control, and Prevention

Posted by Tree Care on Aug 4, 2020 in News, Tree Care Tips | Comments Off on Japanese Beetles: Identification, Control, and Prevention | Updated on August 4, 2020

Japanese Beetles: Identification, Control, and Prevention

Today we continue with our series on the common tree diseases and insect pests in the Chicago area to discuss an invasive pest, the Japanese beetle.  Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) are native to Japan but considered an invasive species in the U.S. as they are known to feed on the leaves of more than 300 species of plants including bushes and trees.  Adult Japanese beetles skeletonize leaves, destroying the foliage of affected plants and leaving them in a weakened state.  The Japanese beetle grubs are also a problem as they feed on grass...

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How to Make my Chicagoland Backyard a Staycation Oasis

Posted by Tree Care on Jul 3, 2020 in News, Tree Care Tips | Comments Off on How to Make my Chicagoland Backyard a Staycation Oasis | Updated on July 3, 2020

How to Make my Chicagoland Backyard a Staycation Oasis

This summer in the Chicago area is going to be different than previous summers.  Sure, Illinois is in Phase 4 of the re-opening plan, but the threat of COVID-19 is not gone.  This will likely motivate people to continue to stay at home and ride out the pandemic safely.  As you spend more time at home this summer, you can transform your yard into an oasis that makes your time at home more enjoyable.  A great place to start is in your own backyard. Your backyard is your slice of the outdoors that you can landscape and decorate anyway you want. ...

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