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Revitalize Your Trees with Fall Fertilization

As the vibrant hues of summer transition into the crisp, golden colors of fall, it’s easy to shift focus from tree care to enjoying the ...
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Iron Chlorosis: Causes and Effective Treatments

Iron chlorosis is a common problem in trees and shrubs, especially in regions with alkaline soils, like Illinois. This condition is characterized by yellowing leaves, ...
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How Smaller Wildfires Help Prevent Larger Disasters

Wildfires are often viewed as catastrophic events, but recent research highlights that not all wildfires are inherently destructive. In fact, low-and moderate-severity wildfires play a ...
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Oak Leaf Itch Mites

As the buzz of the 2024 cicada emergence begins to fade, another tiny, yet troublesome creature is set to make its presence known – oak ...
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Climate Change and Shifting Weather Patterns in Illinois: Impacts on Our Trees

The climate in Illinois is changing rapidly due to global climate shifts driven by human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation. These changes ...
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Disease Spotlight: Phytophthora Root Rot

Recently, a sample sent from our team at Homer Tree Care tested positive for Phytophthora, a genus of soil pathogens and water molds notorious for ...
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