John C. FechApr 11, 2025
The practice is only a temporary fix, but employing a certified arborist to assess the situation might be the right call for client and company alike.
Nathan MaderMar 31, 2025
With SingleOps' Tree Inventory, businesses can now log detailed tree profiles, including species, size, health status and then add services to trees.
LM StaffMar 26, 2025
James Ostlie, new district manager and International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborist, holds an ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ) certification.
LM StaffMar 4, 2025
This collaboration creates a one-stop shop for ordering Ditch Witch stand-on skid-steers and Branch Manager’s tree care attachments.
LM StaffJan 14, 2025
The initiative aims to simplify the management of urban greening efforts by allowing users to track milestones, generate automated reports and focus resources on areas of need for maximum impact.
Drew Zwart, Ph.D.Nov 15, 2023
There’s a few things you can do in November and December to benefit the trees on your properties.
LM StaffNov 3, 2023
Whether a client’s tree is showing signs of distress or you’re taking a proactive approach, contractors need to be on the lookout for invasive insects.…
Featured is a PDF version of the August 2015 Step by Step on how to “Check trees for invasive pests” for use in company training…
Dillon StewartAug 5, 2015
New research uncovers more data about the benefits of trees and green spaces—specifically, how they make people feel younger and healthier. Here's a look at…
Planting a tree or shrub that will be healthy for years to come requires proper planning, selection and installation. -Start by looking at the site…
Featured is a PDF version of the April 2015 Step by Step on “How to properly plant trees and shrubs” for use in company training…
Featured is a PDF version of the February 2015 Step by Step on “How to prune young trees” for use in company training efforts. Click…
You may want to offer a young tree pruning service to add value to maintenance accounts. To promote plant health and appearance, it’s important to…
LM StaffFeb 6, 2015
Arborjet released Arbor-OTC, an injectable, systemic antibiotic, to enhance the health of non-food bearing palms and trees. According to the company, this product delivers an…
In this episode, Jim Urban of Urban Trees and Soils discusses some basic but important concepts when it comes to the proper care and health…
Marisa PalmieriOct 16, 2013
If you're anything like me you're fed up with news about the federal government shutdown and a potential U.S. default. Here are some noteworthy links…
Beth GeraciJun 7, 2013
I wrote about the demise of the two trees at Toomer's Corner back in March . The poisoned oaks on Auburn University's campus were the…
LM StaffMay 2, 2013
Arborjet, a Woburn, Mass.-based company that develops remedies for some of the world’s most destructive tree insects and diseases, kicked off the Million Tree Challenge…
LM StaffNov 7, 2023
Last week on this blog, we wrote about a heartbreaking tree-related story (Check it out here). Now, we relay one that's much more positive. South suburban…
LM Staff and LM StaffJul 30, 2018
The Firebird Crabapple (Malus sargentii ‘Select A’ [PP 12621]) has been named Woody Ornamental Plant of the Year by the Wisconsin Nursery Association. It can be…
By Jamie J. Gooch Producing profits through bedding plants, ornamentals & trees. Proving plants can take the heat. Just like the top auto manufacturers test…
LM Staff and LM StaffJul 30, 2015
Asian white birches (Betula platyphylla) are native to Japan, but perform well in U.S. landscapes. The fast-growing trees reach 50-ft. tall. Known for their white bark,…
LM Staff and LM StaffJul 31, 2018
“We never lose trees. Our jobs always look beautiful.” That's what SUPERthrive users routinely tell the Vitamin Institute at landscape contractors’ conventions. The World’s Fair…
The purple-burgundy foliage of the Purple Peppermint Tree can reach 25 ft. tall and 15 ft. wide in the landscape, but it can also…
