Crape Myrtle Not Leafing Out? How to Tell If It’s Dead or Just Late
If your crape myrtle is not leafing out in late spring, it can be frustrating—especially when other trees are already full and green. Before assuming it’s dead, it’s important to understand that crape myrtles are often late bloomers, especially in Bucks, Montgomery, Mercer, and Hunterdon Counties. When Do Crape Myrtles Leaf Out in Pennsylvania and […]
Spotting Summer Plant Stress Before It Gets Worse
Summer is when your lawn looks its best, ornamental shrubs are blooming, trees are fully leafed out, and many vegetables are ready to be picked. However, diseases and pests also find your plants irresistible. Here are some common issues and how to identify them. Drooping Leaves Drooping leaves can be a sign that the plant […]
Why Do My Boxwoods Look Sick? Common Spring Problems Explained
If your boxwoods are looking yellow, thin, or patchy this spring, you’re not alone. Across Bucks and Montgomery Counties in PA and Mercer and Hunterdon Counties in NJ, homeowners start noticing boxwood issues as soon as the weather warms up. The tricky part? Some changes are completely normal seasonal stress—while others signal a bigger problem […]
Early Spring Tree Pest Prevention: Why Timing Matters for Tree Health
Early spring tree pest prevention in PA and NJ isn’t about reacting to damage — it’s about staying ahead of it. In March across Bucks and Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania and Mercer and Hunterdon Counties in New Jersey, temperatures still fluctuate. We may have cold mornings, frost, and even the occasional late snow. But beneath […]
Saving Your Wallet and Your Yard With a Spring Tree Check
Your trees may emerge from winter with a few hidden injuries. If you ignore these small issues now, they can grow into big problems that cost thousands of dollars to fix once summer arrives. Taking time to check on your trees in early spring is a smart way to protect your home and your bank […]
Winter Tree Damage: How to Spot Winter Burn Before Spring
As winter begins to loosen its grip across Bucks and Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania and Mercer and Hunterdon Counties in New Jersey, many homeowners start noticing something concerning — brown, dry patches on their evergreens. Is it a disease? Insects? Or something worse? In many cases, it’s winter burn — one of the most common […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Winter Landscaping
Some homeowners believe that winter is the time to leave their property alone. It’s too cold, even for professional landscapers. The ground is frozen, and the trees and the garden are sleeping. But some believe winter is just right for landscaping projects. Professionals will tell you that there are a myriad of things you can […]
Now Is the Right Time to Set Tree Care Goals in Motion
Winter may seem like a time to let your trees rest before spring’s new growth takes hold. However, it’s the perfect time to evaluate your tree-care goals for the next year. Winter is when you can see the whole branch structure in canopies of deciduous trees because the leaves are gone. But before you rush […]
2025 Year in Review: Local Tree Health Trends
By Ian McGuire, Arborist, Willow Tree and Landscaping Service As 2025 winds down, I’ve been reflecting on what this season taught us about the trees and landscapes across Bucks, Montgomery, Mercer, and Hunterdon Counties. Our Plant Health Care (PHC) team at Willow Tree and Landscaping Service spent the year tackling new challenges, studying emerging diseases, […]
Make Your Landscape Shine for the Holidays
The exterior of your home should appear neat and festive during the holiday season. This boosts curb appeal and allows your decorations to stand out. Keep your landscaping trim and incorporate festive décor using thoughtful placement. Use Strategic Lighting Consider the focal points of your property. Use spotlights, solar pathway lights and string lights to […]