Should I Landscape My Yard to Improve Drainage?

Standing water in your front or back yard is unsightly, and it could pose a threat to your family’s health. Mosquitoes and other disease-carrying pests lay eggs in standing water, and mosquito larvae are not desirable visitors to your property. Proper drainage will prevent soil erosion, improve plant health and protect your home’s foundation, but […]
Warning Signs of Summer Pests and Diseases

Trees are more exposed to pests and the associated diseases they spread during the warm and moist months of summer. Guard your trees by inspecting them regularly for the early warning signs. This includes discoloration in the canopy, wilted or spotted leaves, and unusual holes in the lamina. You might also see some sticky residue […]
Keep Your Property Safe With the Help of Commercial Tree Services

As the owner of a commercial property, you’re responsible for the safety of everyone and everything on it. You more than likely have followed all of the appropriate rules and regulations when it comes to your building interior, but you also need to think about the safety of the areas surrounding it. While beautiful, those […]
From Grinds to Gone: Expert Stump Waste Disposal

You’ve got that stump ground down, but now you’re left with a big pile of wood chips and debris. It might look harmless, as it seems like just a bunch of wood. But it’s not quite that simple. This waste can be a real headache to deal with, hence, the reason safe removal via a […]
When To Prune Shrubs | Willow Tree and Landscape Services

When To Prune Shrubs And Flowering Ornamental Trees The arrival of spring is greeted by the flowering of ornamental trees and shrubs throughout the landscape. Ornamental trees and shrubs like cherry, crabapple, dogwood, azaleas, rhododendron and redbud all flower in the spring and brighten up your property with their spring flowers. We are frequently asked when is the best […]
Welcome To Our New Website | Willow Tree and Landscape Services

Welcome to our newly redesigned website! We hope you enjoy the new look of our site. We are striving to make the best site experience possible for our customers. If you have any feedback, please feel free to contact us. In addition to the new appearance, we have also added a resource section to provide information about insects […]
Using Oils For Spring Insect Control | Willow Tree and Landscape Services

Did you know that late winter and early spring is one of the most effective times for insect treatments on your trees and shrubs? With the chill of winter still in the air and most plants without leaves or flowers, most people are not thinking about insect treatments or insect problems. However, a well-timed application […]
Emerald Ash Borer Prevention | Willow Tree and Landscape Services

The emerald ash borer is a type of beetle that infests and kills ash trees. Although native to Asia, they managed to make their way to the United States and were first discovered in 2002. Since 2002, they’ve infested and killed tens of millions of trees in North America, including in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. […]
How To Prune Trees This Spring | Willow Tree and Landscape Services

As the weather begins to warm and people begin to go outside again, we are often asked what sort of tree trimming and shrub pruning can and should be done in spring. This guide can help prepare you to get your trees and shrubs healthy, safe, and looking great this spring. Safety pruning and removing […]
How To Get Rid Of Bagworms | Willow Tree and Landscape Services

Dealing with Tree Pests in PA Bagworms. It’s an unpleasant name, but then again, bagworms aren’t pleasant creatures. Despite their name, bagworms aren’t actually worms, but caterpillars that spend their summers feeding on trees and shrubs. The most commonly attacked plants include arborvitae and juniper. Bagworm larvae cause damage to plants by eating needles and […]