Tree Knowledge
The Love-Hate Relationship: Managing Sweetgums in the Midlands
If you own a home in Columbia, Lexington, or the surrounding Midlands, you likely have a complicated relationship with the American SweetgumLiquidambar styraciflua). Known for…
When Green Turns Brown: A Midlands Homeowner’s Guide to Tree Stress
In the Midlands of South Carolina, we pride ourselves on our lush, green canopy. From the sprawling oaks of Shandon to the towering loblollies in…
The Greatest Gift for Your Trees: Mastering the “Drip Line” Mulch Ring
If you want to improve the health of your trees in the Midlands, forget the expensive fertilizers for a moment. The single most impactful thing…
What South Carolina Homeowners Need to Know About Mimosa Wilt
Mimosa trees (Albizia julibrissin) are cherished in South Carolina for their delicate, feathery leaves and vibrant, pink, puffball flowers that bloom throughout the summer. However,…
The Queen of the South: Managing Magnolias in the Midlands
Nothing says “South Carolina” quite like the waxy, deep-green leaves and dinner-plate-sized blooms of a Magnolia. In the Midlands, from the historic streets of downtown…
The Arborvitae Advantage: Privacy and Greenery
In the Midlands of South Carolina, where neighborhoods are growing and backyards feel closer together than ever, many homeowners are turning to a classic solution…
Protecting the Oaks: 3 Major Oak Diseases
Oak trees are the pillars of the Midlands landscape. From the sprawling Live Oaks of historic neighborhoods to the towering Water Oaks in our backyards,…
When to Say Goodbye: A Homeowner’s Guide to Tree Removal in the Midlands
Living in the Midlands of South Carolina means living under a lush canopy of oaks, pines, and pecans. Our trees provide much-needed relief from the…
Quenching the Thirst: A Midlands Homeowner’s Guide to Watering Trees
In the Midlands of South Carolina, our trees face a unique set of challenges. From the deep, sandy soils of the Sandhills to the brutal,…
The Majestic Oak: A Homeowner’s Guide
In the Midlands of South Carolina, few things define our landscape like the mighty oak. From the historic canopy of Columbia’s shade trees to the…