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...
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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...
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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...
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Lightning is extremely dangerous. The quick blast of energy reaches a peak of 60,000 degrees Fahrenheit and results in 100 million volts of electricity. Remember: Never take shelter under a tree during a storm! Protect yourself, your home, and your trees. The earth experiences approximately 44,000 thunderstorms every day. Ben...
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Prepare the Soil. The oxygen levels, organic matter and other naturally occurring components of soil can be overextended especially in competitive environments. Soil amendment treatments are very beneficial to plants dealing with a host of environmental stresses. Roots cannot provide for the tree if they do not have the proper...
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Every homeowner should have a "Spring Checklist" for their property maintenance needs. An annual plan should be put in place for preventative care of your trees and shrubs. Procrastination and/or disregard of your plants can eventually devalue your property, cause safety and liability concerns, and/or require costly replacements. Get Trees...
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Emerald Ash Borer has killed millions of Ash Trees in the United States since its' discovery in Michigan in 2002. These insects have been identified in 12 states including Pennsylvania, New York and Maryland. New Jersey is surrounded and it is likely that the Emerald Ash Borer will be found...
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The Southern Pine Beetle is a forest pest dramatically affecting the pine trees in Atlantic, Cape May, Ocean and Cumberland counties in New Jersey. The latest outbreak began in the Garden State in 2001. They generally attack pine trees already under stress. Galleries are created by the larvae as it...
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As the world becomes more environmentally conscious and as more homeowners and businesses strive to take a greener approach, we too are implementing and exploring programs in that light. Our Plant Health Care Rx program is based on a holistic approach to tree and shrub care. Frequent inspections of landscape...
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The tree care industry is, among logging and commercial fishing, one of the most dangerous professions in the U.S. We believe safety should be a top priority for all involved in the tree care industry. A shared goal to eliminate work-related fatalities, injuries and illnesses, as well as their associated...
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