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Too close for comfort: Properly spacing out plants
When customers question why spacing is necessary, talk to them about adding optimal space ultimately benefits the plants and the landscape as a whole.
January 8, 2018
Business
Researchers develop method to detect oak wilt earlier
Too often oak wilt symptoms appear when it is too late. With the technology, oak wilt can be detected within 30 minutes and costs just a few dollars per sample.
November 14, 2017
Business
Preventing fall turf diseases is mainly a balancing act for landscapers
Most turf diseases are fungal and fall is prime time for many different strains of fungi that love warm weather and wet soil. More on Total Landscape Care.
October 16, 2017
Business
Last year’s web blight outbreak on Christmas trees provokes further study
Web blight is a type of Rhizoctonia, which is commonly known for causing root rot, but this variation appears by browning the outer foliage in large circles.
September 12, 2017
Design-Build
How a plant disease may have sparked the Salem Witch Trials
The symptoms of convulsive ergotism could have been the mystery behind the Salem Witch Trials. Learn more about the possibilities here on Total Landscape Care!
July 31, 2017
Business
Texas Phoenix palm decline takes its toll on Florida highway landscaping
Many of the palm trees cost thousands of dollars and are now dead. The FDOT is uncertain on how much it’s going to cost to fix the problem! Details here.
July 12, 2017
Business
Bot Canker fungus taking out street ficus trees in California
It was discovered recently that a new deadly fungal strain could potentially kill tens of thousands of mature street trees in Southern California.
June 21, 2017
Design-Build
Boxwood blight spreads as researchers seek answers
Boxwood blight has been spreading for more than five years, but there are still ways to prevent it from reaching your landscape. Read more on TLC!
February 1, 2017
Business
New York battles continuing spread of deadly oak wilt
Oak wilt has now been found in the fourth county in New York. Protective zones have been established. Get all the details on Total Landscape Care.
January 3, 2017
Business
It’s that time of year: Be on the lookout for downy mildew
Cooler weather means it's time to look out for downy mildew outbreaks. Click to read more on the fungus that thrives in thrives in damp, dark, cool conditions.
November 10, 2016
Business
New app identifies plant disease based on photos from mobile phone
Identifying plant diseases can be a challenge, but researchers from Pennsylvania State University and others are creating an app for that. Click to read more.
November 9, 2016
Lawn maintenance
Landscapers combating fungal disease know a good offense is key
When dealing with plant fungal diseases, remember the old adage that “the best defense is a good offense.” Click for landscaping tips to reduce infection.
September 23, 2016
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