The Summer of 2017 has been a busy one for tree experts tracking Japanese beetles, and this year the pests have left behind quite a path of destruction in Southeast…

There are a number of things homeowners can do to help care for their trees. Fertilization, watering, and mulching are all popular DIY techniques that can get you out of…

Time is running out. The only ash trees left standing in a few years will be the ones that have been protected against Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). It can be…

Residential landscapes can be harsh environments for trees. One of the best ways to keep your trees healthy is to add mulch. Mulch helps stabilize and create a natural environment…

Ben Richards is manager of ATE’s Plant Health Care Division, an ISA Certified Arborist, Certified Tree Care Safety Professional and a Certified Pesticide Applicator. He graduated in 2007 with an…

While many of us look up to recognize the beauty of tree foliage, what happens at the base of the tree is also key to maintaining good health. Trees planted…

Ever wonder how trees grow so majestic and mature? “Right tree, right place” takes some thoughtful planning. To begin, the biggest decision you’ll make is what tree to buy and…

The last thing ATE’s Dean Ziemienski was expecting to encounter while on a job site last fall was that of a champion tree. “I was called to a New Berlin…