Tree Knowledge
Reading Fall Leaves
As autumn sweeps through South Carolina, transforming lush green canopies into a tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows, it’s a crucial time for homeowners to…
The Lifeline of Your Landscape: Why Keeping Trees Matters in the Midlands
If you’ve ever stepped out of your house in Columbia during a humid July afternoon, you know that the shade of a mature Oak or…
Radiant Maples of the Midlands: A Homeowner’s Guide
When fall arrives in the Midlands of South Carolina, we don’t always get the dramatic, sweeping color changes seen in the Blue Ridge Mountains. However,…
Small Pests, Big Problems: Managing Aphids in the Midlands
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
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
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
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
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…
Keeping Your Sky Pencil Hollies Happy in the Midlands
If you’re a homeowner in Columbia, Lexington, or Aiken, chances are you’ve seen-or perhaps planted-the Sky Pencil Holly (Ilex crenata ‘Sky Pencil’). With its sleek,…
The Great Awakening: Spring Pests
If you’ve lived in South Carolina for a few seasons, you know that spring doesn’t just arrive-it explodes. One week the pine pollen is coating…