August 2026

Leyland cypress is now one of the most broadly used plants in commercial and residential landscapes throughout Georgia as a formal hedge, screen, buffer strip, or barrier for winds. It is an elegant, fast growing evergreen tree that has adapted for growth well where it is found, thriving in fruitful, well-drained soils. Once fully grown […]

There are many common diseases found in the oak tree. Oak leaf blister, anthracnose, Tubakia leaf spot, bacterial leaf scorch, oak wilt, fusiform rust, powdery mildew, sooty mold, crown galls, hypoxylon cankers, canker or “heart” rot, bacterial wetwood, Armillaria root rot, and just good old fashioned root rot make up the primary offenders to this

Fungi are a keystone of forest ecosystems. Mushrooms, toadstools, and fruiting bodies are just a peek into the world of the main body of the fungus. Most fungi live beneath the surface of the forest floor, and they’re importance and role are often overlooked. Woodland plants are closely tied to and dependent on fungi for

Leaf scorch is a common problem for maple trees. Symptoms are light brown or tan dead areas between the leaf veins or edges. It’s a sign of several potential issues. Dry weather, mixed with wind and heat is the primary cause. Lack of water will also cause them to scorch. If the soil is dry,

Do you ever wonder what face cream your dermatologist uses or what toothbrush a dentist uses? And do they really floss every day? I, too, have wondered this and I thought maybe you all wondered about my plant care tips. Here\’s my top 2. Fertilize spring and fall: I highly recommend using Hollytone fertilizer for

 First, it\’s not a tree\’s fault. They are standing there providing shade and homes for animals and bugs, sequestering carbon and preventing erosion and every time a big storm rolls in, the South turns against them! WHY?? Well, because they do some major damage! I worked for two removal companies for over 8 years and