Elite Tree Care – Plant Health Care


Preparing for Japanese Beetles

Preparing for Japanese Beetles

Raise Your Garden Defenses

Chances are you've seen the signs of Japanese beetles in your area. These metallic-green, winged creatures leave skeletonized leaves behind in your garden as they buzz from bud to bud. But there are ways of dealing with these garden pests before they completely decimate your dear plants. Read more

DIY Deer Repellent

DIY Deer Repellents

What Works and What Stinks

Watching deer quietly graze and gracefully sprint through the fields is certainly a wonderful sight. Seeing them do the same in your yard and garden—not so wonderful. There are many different DIY deer repellents, but what really works? Read more

Identifying Black Knot

Identifying Black Knot

And What to do About it

If you have a plum, cherry, apricot, or chokecherry tree, you may already be familiar with black knot, but do you know what to do about it? Read on to find out. Read more

3 Signs of Healthy Tree Growth

3 Signs of Healthy Tree Growth

What to Look for & Who to Contact for Help

During the winter, a bare tree may look like it's dead without the branches full of lush life, but it's actually a great time of year to check your trees to make sure it's healthy. There are at least three signs of healthy tree growth you should focus on. Read more

Peeling Tree Bark

Causes of Peeling Tree Bark

The Good and the Bad

Sometimes what may seem like a plant problem is actually not as disastrous as it looks—like peeling tree bark. Even though not all cases are causes for concern, it's important to know more about the issue in the event that something should be done. Read more