Plant Care

Azaleas

April 14, 2020

Azaleas

Azaleas are a classic sign of spring in the south. The colorful blooms are a source of pride for many and are particularly popular in Georgia where the Augusta Masters are famed for the hundreds of azaleas on display during the tournament, Calloway Gardens in Pine Mountain has a display of over 20,000 plants and Valdosta is known as the “Azalea City.”

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Will This Kill My Tree?

July 23, 2019

Will This Kill My Tree?

Will this kill my tree? If your trees show any of these signs or symptoms and believe they might suffer from one of the conditions listed, please contact your arborist. New Urban Forestry’s plant health care team has prescribed treatments for many common conditions.

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Elm Leaf Beetle

September 5, 2018

Elm Leaf Beetle

You may have noticed that beginning about a month ago elm trees throughout Athens began to suddenly turn brown. We’ve received quite a lot of calls lately from homeowners and property managers who are concerned that their elm trees may have died.

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Not All Bugs Are Bad (or Biological Control)

March 23, 2018

Not All Bugs Are Bad (or Biological Control)

Natural predator insects provide an effective means of controlling pests that can damage your trees. Find out why not all bugs are bad.

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Fireblight

November 14, 2017

Fireblight

An example of the effects of fireblight is shown here. If you have a tree suffering from fireblight give us a call for a complimentary evaluation.

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