Celebrating 75 Years Serving The Midlands

One Year After Helene

One Year After Helene

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...
Crepe Myrtle Bark Scale 101

Crepe Myrtle Bark Scale 101

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?

What are soil tests and are they important?

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...
Magnolia Scale

Magnolia Scale

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...
Bark Splitting/Peeling Off Your Ash Tree?

Bark Splitting/Peeling Off Your Ash Tree?

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...