As we transitioned from spring to summer in southeastern Wisconsin, you may have noticed some changes among the trees in your yard. Perhaps there were leaves not typically smooth and…
Some experts concluded that the extreme cold (Polar Vortex) we experienced in the winter of 2018-19 could be intense enough to wipe out Emerald ash borer (EAB) in Wisconsin. Perhaps…
Do Not Plant Me! A commonly planted deciduous tree in southeastern Wisconsin, the Silver Maple is native to river bottoms and grows best away from residential and commercial structures. Silver…
As many of us inspect our landscape and consider what we should plant this year, some are finding physical evidence that their trees and shrubs suffered damage this past winter.…
Planting a tree marks the beginning of the tree care relationship. Once in the ground, that tree requires regular monitoring and sometimes preventative treatments to ward off infestation and disease.…
Some of the more recognized tree and shrub disorders that you may encounter include: Apple Scab Needle Disease Chlorosis These are all conditions that can cause blemishes or loss of…
The demand for arborists continues to grow as more communities are realizing the value of trees and “greening up” their spaces. It’s especially critical that there are more skilled and…
It’s a sad statistic: new trees are at the highest risk of dying within the first year of being planted. Follow these basic tips to keep your latest landscape additions…
There are numerous tree species considered ideal for conditions in southeastern Wisconsin. Here are three uncommon shade trees recommended by American Tree Expert’s Board-Certified Master Arborist Jesse Ziemienski that will…