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Fungus and Disease Update: Spring 2019

Another wet, cool, and long Spring! And like last year we are seeing lots of fungus issues promoted by the cool and wet weather. For the most part, it’s been the normal cast of characters like Anthracnose, Discula, Cedar Apple rust, and some root rot issues like phytophora; but then we started seeing prevalent issues […]

Girdling Roots

Over-mulching can cause girdling roots. Trees may decline and prematurely die as a result of the stresses induced by girdling roots. Make sure the tree is planted and mulched properly.

Co-dominant Stems in Trees May be at Risk for Failure

Co-dominant stems form when two or more branches emerge from the same junction. As the stems develop, they remain similar in size creating co-dominant stems. Many co-dominant stems feature included bark; bark that grows into the union between the stems, causing a weak v-shaped branch union. Trees with co-dominant stems and included bark have an […]

Tamke Earns Re-Accreditation by the Tree Care Industry Association

Tamke is honored to have earned Re-Accreditation by the Tree Care Industry Association! The Accreditation recognizes Tamke Tree Experts as among the highest levels of professionals in our industry and “it shows customers that this is a model tree care company, the best in the area, and raises the bar for other tree care companies in the area.”

Tamke Tips: Fall 2017 Newsletter

Though our spring 2017 Newsletter is currently arriving in mailboxes all across our service area; you can read it here, online.

Insect Spotlight: Hickory Horned Devil Caterpillar

Hickory horned devil caterpillars look fierce and can be almost as big as a hot dog, but they’re harmless. They have green bodies (that become turquoise as they age) and lots of prickled, orangey horn-like structures on their heads.

Emerald Ash Borer Damage

Chris Hunt, VP for Tamke Tree Experts, travels to Kentucky. Along the highway he notes that every Ash tree he sees is either dead or dying. Sadly, this will become the norm in New Jersey in the very near future. However, homeowners can treat their Ash trees to protect them against Emerald Ash Borers.