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Do You Make New Year’s Resolutions?
In preparation for a new year and a fresh start, many folks will sit down and set some goals for themselves; maybe that’s focusing on
Are Your Trees and Shrubs Getting Their Vitamins?
Trees and shrubs are a lot like people. We all need nutrients to survive! Many of us take vitamins each day to promote good health;
Tree Banding: A Cure For Cankerworms
During the Fall and Winter season, a certain pest begins to rear its ugly head (particularly in the direction of willow oak trees). These pests
Oh, Christmas Tree!
It’s almost that time of year–specifically, the most wonderful time of the year. The Christmas season is upon us, and you know what that means!
Autumn Changes: Why Do Leaves Fall and Change Color?
Autumn is a beautiful time of year. The heat begins to fade, and leaves on the trees start to turn from green to red, orange,
Trick or Tree: Do You Have a Halloween Tree?
Are you scared of the trees on your property? You may have good reason to be! Is there a trick to keeping them healthy and
When Nature Strikes
Tree Care After the Storm For much of the southeast, Hurricane Irma has come and gone and left a path of flooding and damage. Other
Soil Compaction Symptoms and Solutions
What Is Soil Compaction? Rain is a good thing, right? Yes, all your landscape plants need water, and rain is the best source for that
How Old Is My Tree?
Common Tree Questions There are some questions that come up on a regular basis when I walk a property with our clients. Questions like, “What
Is There Something Bugging Your Trees?
Summer is here and now’s the time when all sorts of bugs will be showing up on your property. One of those may be the
There’s A Fungus Among Us
What is ‘Black Knot’? Check this out! One of our technicians brought in a branch this week with a strange bulbous-looking fungus growing on it;
Purple Rain – It’s Killing Your Trees
What is Anthracnose? Spring showers exacerbate the condition of fungal diseases such as Anthracnose. Anthracnose is a disease that deeply affects Dogwood populations; in fact,
Taking The Sting Out of Summer Pests
It’s that time of year again when the weather gets sticky and humid, and our homes get bombarded by tiny pests. You know which ones
What The “HAIL” Is Going On With My Plants?
Welcome to April! We’re only a few days into the month and already being hit with some serious storms. Even though it has gotten warmer,
Protecting Your Plants and Trees From Winter Stress
Winter stress can have a huge impact on your trees and plants. Winter storm Stella just hit and is leaving her mark on the south and
Taking Care of Your Trees During Drought
“Evergreen trees like Arborvitae, Cryptomeria, Hemlock, Leyland Cypress, Pines, and Magnolias are dying all over Charlotte, North Carolina, Greenville, South Carolina, and Charleston, South Carolina.
Turning Training Wheels Into Big Rigs
Here at Schneider Tree Care, training our technicians is of utmost importance. From application techniques to new pests and diseases, we take the time during
The Silent Killer
This past Wednesday at our weekly Safety Meeting, our President Brandon Brown talked to us about the “silent killer of trees and shrubs”. Any ideas
10 Steps to a Happy, Healthy Christmas Tree
Location, location, location. Make sure you know exactly where you want to place the tree indoors. Measure the size of the area and keep those records
“Drop It Like It’s Hot” – Fall Leaf Drop
Do you ever wonder why the trees in your neighborhood begin to drop their leaves as the Fall season sets in? Or why the trees
Firewood Safety Fact Sheet
Don’t cut firewood alone. If two heads are better than one, then two sets of hands are definitely better when dealing with chopping firewood. It
Your Trees Are Hungry! Fall Feedings Can Help.
The giant plant from “Little Shop of Horrors” had it right when he yelled one specific command at the meek shop clerk taking care of
Scale: One Tiny Insect, Some Big Problems
There are a wide variety of insects out and about this time of year—bees, flies, mosquitoes, and ants are some common finds in any homeowner’s
Crepe Myrtle Bark Scale: Making Its Way In The Carolinas
Be on the lookout! In late July, an Arborist discovered Crepe Myrtle Bark Scale (CMBS) in Mooresville, NC. These creatures originally came from Asia, and
