Leyland Cypress Turning Brown: What Is Killing Georgia Privacy Hedges
Canker, root rot, bagworms or just crowding? Why Georgia favorite privacy hedge browns out, and what to plant instead.
Is Spanish Moss Killing Your Tree? What It Really Means
Spanish moss is not a parasite and it is not killing your oak. What it really means when a tree is covered in it, and the one real concern.
Mushrooms at the Base and Bark Falling Off: What Your Tree Is Telling You
Fungus on the trunk means one thing. Mushrooms in the mulch mean another. How to tell them apart, and when bark falling off is serious.
Water Oaks: The Tree Most Likely to Fail in a Savannah-Area Yard
Water oaks grow fast, shade well, and decay from the inside. How to tell yours from a live oak, and the warning signs that actually matter.
Why Is My Oak Dropping So Many Acorns? Mast Years in Coastal Georgia
A huge acorn crop is called a mast year. What it means, why the whole neighborhood gets buried at once, and when it is actually worth worrying.
Fall Starts Today: The 20-Minute Tree Walk Every Coastal Georgia Yard Needs
Fall starts today in coastal Georgia. The 20-minute walk around your yard that catches tree problems while you can still see them.
How Long Do Live Oaks Live? Caring for Georgia’s Signature Tree
How long do live oaks live, and how do you keep one healthy? Caring for Georgia’s signature tree on a coastal lot, from roots to canopy.
Can Tree Roots Damage Your Foundation, Driveway or Septic?
Can tree roots crack a foundation, lift a driveway or clog a septic line? What roots really do in coastal Georgia soil and what to do about it.
Is a Leaning Tree Dangerous? When to Call Someone
A leaning tree is not always about to fall. The warning signs we look for in Effingham County yards, when it can be saved, and when to call.
How to Tell If a Tree Is Dead or Just Struggling: What We Look For in Effingham County Yards
A tree can look rough and still be fine, or look green and be on its way out. Here is what we check in Effingham County yards to tell a struggling tree from a dead one, and when it is time to act.