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Girdling Roots
You may have heard us talk about girdling roots before, and if you have, you know that it is one of the more silent killers

Three Things Your Tree Service Company Can Do to Keep Pests Away
While neighborhood animals are part of nature and are even vital to helping some of your plants grow, they can also cause a lot of

3 Things You Need To Know About Fall Fertilization
Summer is over, and while temperatures are still warm, fall is slowly moving in. Morning temperatures have begun to get a little cooler, and trees

Do Your Shrubs Need Mulch?
By now you have heard of the many benefits of mulch. It keeps down the weeds, keeps roots warm, and looks as pretty as the flowers

3 Reasons Why You Need to Protect Your Trees from Overcrowding
There’s nothing like having trees on your property. A mature giant can frame your front yard perfectly and give your home extra shade. Trees across

Orange-Striped Oakworms
If you’ve been outside lately, you might have noticed some caterpillars on the branches and leaves of your trees. Orange-Striped Oakworms look exactly how they

2 Signs Your Trees Aren’t Being Cared For
Giving your trees regular maintenance keeps them healthy and also gives your management company plenty of time to catch diseases and parasites before they start

It’s a Jungle Out There!
Scott Carlson, one of the Schneider Tree Care Arborists in Greenville, South Carolina, has been hearing a lot of statements like, “My place looks like

Keeping Your Shrubs Healthy
With winter well behind us and summer’s warmth upon us, we can now focus on the enjoyment of the outdoors. Shrubs can enhance the environment

What’s Eating Your Dogwood Tree?
Dogwood Anthracnose Actually, we’re not talking about an insect! Right now, many Dogwood trees are being affected by a fungal disease known as Dogwood Anthracnose. Dogwood

Emerald Ash Borer is Moving South
Emerald Ash Borer is moving South, just like Lebron James is moving West. Sadly, they bring no titles or rings; only destruction comes along with

Getting to the Root of Your Tree Problem
What Can Happen to Your Trees After A Heavy Rain? Storm damage includes more than physical damage. All of the leaves scattered across your yard,

Keep Your Trees Hydrated In the Summer
There are many factors that can add stress to a tree or shrub. Common ones that we talk about a lot are insects and tree

Don’t Let Landscapers Top Your Trees
Sometimes trees grow too large. Over the course of decades and centuries, a tree can grow too close to the edge of a building or

Is It Time to Have Your Trees Inspected?
“Most trees fail due to a pre-existing condition.” Certified Arborist Scott Carlson, who works from our Greenville Branch, was recently interviewed about the dangers civilians

Protect Your Trees From Lightning
Here in South Carolina, our ancient live oaks and tall pines are a part of our heritage. Not only do we want to protect these

A Look On The Blight Side
What is Fire Blight? You may have seen this disease without even knowing it! If you see scorched leaves on your plants, fire blight may

One is the Loneliest Number: Companion Planting for Trees
From Alder and Cherry to Lemon and Willow, all trees need nutrients to grow. To get the most from your plants, you must give them

Fungi Facts
May is here! The old adage says, “April showers bring May flowers,” and so far April hasn’t disappointed; we’ve had a lot of rain recently,

Eastern Tent Caterpillar
We’re in the midst of Spring, and we thought it was time to remind you about the Eastern Tent Caterpillar. These little guys are commonly

The Cankerworms Are Coming
It’s officially Spring, and that means insects are getting ready to be everywhere. After lying dormant throughout the winter, many insects (including some not-so-beneficial ones)

Downtown Tree Restoration Underway in Greenville
Watch this interview about Downtown Greenville, SC Tree Restoration underway by our very own Luther Marchant.

Ready to Celebrate Arbor Day?
What is Arbor Day? Arbor Day is a special holiday once a year in which individuals, communities, or businesses celebrate and engage in public tree-planting.

Can Pruning Really Help Reduce Damage?
We’ve had a lot of fluctuating weather in the past few months, and there have been times when its been especially cold (even snowing). What