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Why Lion’s Tailing is Not Good for Your Trees
While Lion's tailing might increase your home's curb appeal, the practice will put your tree at risk.
Krista White
Krista is a member of the marketing and education team at Tree Shepherds. A lifelong learner, she loves writing about anything from Hemingway to Quercus macrocarpa.
How to Control Sooty Mold on Crape Myrtles
What Causes the Sooty Mold to Develop? The sooty mold on your crape myrtles is caused by a sap-feeding insect, known as Crape Myrtle Bark Scale (CMBS). The insect’s excrement, known as honeydew, is sugary. Eventually, the sugary honeydew becomes moldy,…
Why Spring is a Great Time to Fertilize Your Trees
Forest vs. Suburban Neighborhood A tree living in a forest has many advantages over a tree planted in a suburban neighborhood. While both might be exposed to adequate amounts of sunshine and rain, the tree in the forest has a…
Keys to Managing Emerald Ash Borer Infestation in Your Ash Trees
As mentioned before on this blog, the emerald ash borer (EAB) has been detected in North Texas. If you own any ash trees, they could become infested. And while infestation is not certain, we recommend that you make an inventory…