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 […]
How To Protect Trees From Storm Damage | Willow Tree and Landscape

Sandy was something special. More powerful than even the most vicious hurricanes, we gave her a new nickname: Superstorm. Among the destruction she left in her wake: countless downed trees. Storms like Sandy – or even smaller hurricanes, nor’easters or blizzards – serve as a reminder of why it’s important to take care of our […]
Learn All About Fall Tree Planting | Willow Tree And Landscape Services

The gardening season doesn’t have to end with fall. Sure, we spend a lot of the warm weather months in spring and summer preparing and maintaining our yards and gardens. But the growing season doesn’t need to stop when summer ends. This is a great time for planting trees and shrubs. “Fall is really an […]
Emerald Ash Borer Treatment | Willow Tree and Landscape Services

The emerald ash borer is a relatively recent arrival in New Jersey. It was first spotted in the state in Somerset County in 2014. As of this summer, it’s been found in Bergen, Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex and Monmouth counties as well. And now, the New Jersey Emerald Ash Borer Task Force says every ash tree […]
How To Treat Shrub And Tree Pests | Willow Tree and Landscape Services

Attention insects: we’re not here to paint you all with a broad brush. We know some of you do good work. There are bees, of course, helping to pollinate so many of our plants. And then there are the numerous bugs that feed on garden pests. No, it’s these shrub and tree pests we want […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]