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 ...
Read More 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, ...
Read More 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 ...
Read More 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 ...
Read More 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 ...
Read More 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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