Jumping Worms, the Latest Invasive Threat to the Landscape
Jumping worms (Amynthas spp.) are a relatively new and very troublesome invasive species posing a threat to trees and shrubs in the landscape in the United States. Unlike most earthworms, jumping worms live in the top few inches of soil, can survive in surprisingly and troublesomely dense populations and eat great quantities of organic material, […]
Running a PHC Business – Two Distinct Approaches
Establishing and managing a PHC business might appear simple, with only vertical growth ahead of you. However, don’t underestimate how quickly employees can push and pull a team in different directions. Strong individuals who are passionate and have a desire to excel will sometimes clash with others when seeking to influence the direction in which […]
Cultural Factors Often Are Unseen, Poorly Recognized Reasons for Plant Decline
I’ve previously written about the need to systematically diagnose problems with trees. Yet, the art of developing good diagnostic skills is honed over years of field work, not by study alone. Insects, diseases, site conditions, soil quality, moisture and planting errors often interact to result in a plant’s decline, challenging the skill of even seasoned […]
Why Tree Injection?
The core principle of ethics in medicine relating to the treatment and medication of a patient is to “do no harm,” part of the Hippocratic Oath. This doctrine is applicable whether treating humans or trees. What is the best way to treat trees? Just Google “tree care” to see endless pages of products, with businesses […]
What Drives Choices for Powered Pole Saws and Pruners?
Depending on your specialty, the power pole pruner or pole saw might be one of the most used cutters on a tree care truck. “I’ve heard of some climbers who climb with (power) pole pruners and that’s all they use, because they can work in one tree and prune three trees around it,” says Jack […]