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Why is my tree dripping? Why is my car covered in sap or sticky substance? Trees can drip sap, but in all likelihood it is not sap that your tree is dripping. It is likely that your tree is dripping a...

Yuuuuuppppp, that’s me!  Now, you may be wondering what I’m doing working on the Sunday after the 4th of July. Well, let me tell you how a complete obsession with doing real-life science led to...

We spend a lot of time talking about insects, but did you know that there is another nasty pest that causes problems in the garden. Today we are talking about mites!   But Susan, Are mites’ insects?...

Is your tree healthy? Is it safe? How do you know when to ask for help? Here are some signs that we look for as arborists at Port City Tree Care to tell if a tree deserves some love and attention.  ...

This year, there have been several instances of Boxwoods displaying significant infestations of Boxwood Psyllid. Although treatment is typically not recommended, some situations have warranted it due...

What is resistance drilling? Resistance drilling has been around for several decades (nearly 40 years) and has been used to determine the strength of wood.  It uses a very small diameter drill bit...

Earth day is 55-years this year and I have grown up relatively mindful of Earth Day. It is generally the same week as my birthday and Arbor Day. I have always wondered, Is Earth Day intentionally so...

Broadleaf evergreen shrubs like rhododendrons, hollies, and boxwoods add beauty and greenery to the winter landscape. Come spring, many homeowners are alarmed to see brown, scorched-looking leaves and...

Buck rub on young sapling trees indicates that a male deer (buck) has used the tree to rub its antlers. These rubs serve purposes such as marking territory, strengthening neck muscles, and removing...