Reflections of Hurricane Helene, one year later… Most Fridays at Sox and Freeman begin bright and early with a safety meeting complemented by snacks, coffee, and lots of good natured banter. Not so on Sept. 27th, 2024. The remnants of Hurricane Helene were making its...
Protecting Your Leyland Cypress:Common Diseases and How to Treat Them Leyland Cypress trees are a favorite in landscaping for their fast growth, lush green foliage, and versatility as privacy screens or natural hedges. While they add beauty and functionality to many...
Crepe Myrtle Bark Scale 101: How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent This Sticky Pest Have you ever walked outside to find your crepe myrtles looking a little… off? Maybe the branches are black, your patio feels sticky, or you’ve spotted strange fuzzy white patches on the...
What are soil tests and are they important? Healthy trees start from the ground up – literally! Soil is the foundation of tree health, influencing everything from nutrient uptake to root growth to pest susceptibility. Yet, many homeowners have no idea what’s...
Midlands Magnolia Owners – Be on the Lookout for Magnolia Scale! Prized for their beautiful, fragrant flowers, and large waxy leaves, magnolias add dramatic presence to any lawn or garden. Generally, these are fairly robust plants that do not suffer from major...
Is Your Ash Tree’s Bark Peeling Off or Splitting?It Might Have Deadly Emerald Ash Borers! If your ash trees have peeling or splitting bark, you may be looking at a lethal infestation of Emerald Ash Borers! This invasive pest has caused widespread devastation to ash...
What is Plant Health Care A common misconception is that trees grow in the wild into grand old beauties, so why should the trees in our yards need any special care? The answer is simple: we simply don’t notice the countless trees in the forest which fail to reach...
Why (And How) You Should Prune Your Trees Some types of yard work are simple. Mowing your grass? Set the height of your mower and avoid mowing in wet conditions and you’re just about guaranteed to do it right. However, this is not the case for every outdoor task...
Fall Webworms:Identifying and Treating these Spooky Pests While autumn is known for its webs – most people tend to be thinking of spiders and not caterpillars. However, as summer gives way to fall, the Fall Webworm’s distinctively messy silken bags tend to show...
Much Ado About Stumps You’ve had your tree removed, either because nature didn’t give you a choice or you simply wanted that old Bradford Pear gone before it split apart and came down on your car. So what are you to do about that woody eyesore still poking up out of...
