Summer

Small Pests, Big Problems: Managing Aphids in the Midlands

By Watson Arbor Services / May 13, 2026

If you’ve spent a spring afternoon in your Midlands garden, you might have noticed a sticky residue on your car or seen the leaves of…

Fall Pruning in South Carolina: What Homeowners Need to Know

By Watson Arbor Services / April 29, 2026

As the vibrant greens of summer give way to the warm hues of autumn, many South Carolina homeowners start thinking about tidying up their landscapes.…

The Mighty Pines of the Midlands: A Homeowner’s Guide

By Watson Arbor Services / April 15, 2026

Drive through almost any neighborhood in the Midlands of South Carolina, and you’re greeted by the unmistakable sight of pine trees. These towering evergreens are…

Pine Beetles in the Midlands

By Watson Arbor Services / April 1, 2026

If you’re a homeowner in the Midlands of South Carolina, from the sandy hills of Lexington to the historic streets of Columbia, your pine trees…

Lake Construction

By Watson Arbor Services / March 18, 2026

Building your dream home on the waterfront is exciting, but don’t forget the silent sentinels guarding your property: the trees. Renovations and lakefront living present…

The Great Bradford Pear Bounty: Why the Midlands is “Clearing the Air”

By Watson Arbor Services / January 21, 2026

If you’ve lived in the Midlands for any length of time, you know the scent of early spring-and it isn’t always sweet. Along the roadsides…