Spotted Lanternfly Host Plants
SLF have expanded their menu. These common plants are now beginning to become infested.
VIDEO - SLF Lifestage Update
Spotted Lanternfly have metamorphosed to the late instar stage. Adults will follow soon.
Plant Roots vs. Heatwave
Native plants grown in healthy, organic soils develop deeper root systems, allowing them to access water even during extreme heat.
Still haven’t made the switch to organic plant care & tick control?
Traditional chemical tick control and plant care might seem quick and easy but the true costs run deeper.
Cottony Cushion Scale
This fluffy plant pest is an insect feeding on foliage.
VIDEO - SLF Nymphs Appear
Spotted Lanternfly are beginning their first nymph instar lifestage.
Yellow Leaves on Rhododendron
What is your foliage telling you?
VIDEO - A Message from Joel on Flag Day 2025
We’re proud to stand with immigrants.
Black Knot on Ornamentals
While it won’t kill the tree overnight, Black Knot stresses trees, reduces vigor, and spreads easily if left untreated.
Lone Star Tick Invades Western Suffolk
We’re experiencing the highest amount of tick-related emergency room visits since 2019
Caterpillar & Inchworm Alert on Long Island!
We’re seeing a surge in feeding damage on ornamental trees across the area.
VIDEO - Earth Day 2025
An Earth Day message from Joel.
Freeze Damage Alert
Many broadleaf evergreens across Long Island are showing signs of freeze damage.
VIDEO - Beech Leaf Disease Summer Symptoms
Beech Leaf Disease symptoms.
Early Flowering Trees
Besides just looking lovely, flowers play a role in plant reproduction.
Soil Safety and Food Production
Safety and sustainability for our food production practices is imperative.
Healthy Inertia
Opportunistic pests sense plant stress.
Asian Longhorned Tick
Long Island’s newest resident tick - what you need to know.
Understanding Greenwashing Jargon
Are you confused by arboriculture marketing buzzwords? You’re not alone. That’s because unfortunately, businesses guilty of “greenwashing” would love to confuse you into buying their so-called “natural” products and services. Let’s try to decode them a bit…
Mulching Do’s and Don’ts
Here are some tips to get it just right.