Tree Knowledge

Reading Fall Leaves

By sneha / June 24, 2026

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

By sneha / June 10, 2026

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

By Watson Arbor Services / May 27, 2026

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

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…

Keeping Your Sky Pencil Hollies Happy in the Midlands

By Watson Arbor Services / March 4, 2026

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

By Watson Arbor Services / February 18, 2026

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…