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Tree insect pests are capable of impacting the health and longevity of mature trees. This may be accomplished by reducing photosynthetic capacity, draining carbohydrate reserves, reducing water and photosynthate movement within trees, opening up wounds for disease pathogen invasion and/or direct inoculation of trees with pathogens, to mention a few. Whether a particular insect will […]
Emerald ash borer (EAB), an insect that causes decline and death of ash trees, has now been found in western Massachusetts. This is an introduced, non-native, insect pest that was first identified as causing death of ash trees in the US in 2002. It is thought to have been intoduced from Asia. Since being discovered […]
In 2011, Cedarlawn Tree made strides by evolving the company to become an easier firm to do business with, and an even better place to work for. One of the initiatives undertaken in 2011 was to recognize the members of our company who, through their actions and deeds, best furthered our vision statement, “to become […]
Reducing Deer Damage to Plants
As we get into fall and have experienced several hard frosts we begin to notice that we can now see into wooded areas that were green with vegetation a few months ago. This serves to remind us that the wildlife that depend, in part, on vegetation to survive need to […]
Shrubs for Fall and Winter Interest
Extending the visual interest of a landscape plan into fall and winter typically involves the addition of evergreen trees and shrubs. While evergreen foliage is certainly useful in this regard it should not be considered the only option. The addition of shrubs with interesting fall color, fruit set or […]
“In the News”
As MetroWest residents and public works crews continue the cleanup after Tropical Storm Irene, local tree removal companies have sprouted a sudden increase in business.