Champion Tree & Plant Health Care Blog

In 1990, Philadelphia & the surrounding Main Line region were rated in USDA Hardiness Zone 6. By 2006, we had moved to Zone 7. Now, in 2023, we are on the cusp of Zone 8. By 2070, we will be ranked Zone 9. When selecting new trees to plant in your landscape, it is important to consider future climate change.

Yes, it’s true. Yet another invasive insect threatens our beloved Boxwood!

Other than moving cars out of the driveway, there are a few things you can do to prepare your property for a large tree job that will help make the job run smoothly.

Worried about brown Arborvitae, Laurels and other evergreen plants in your landscape? Read more about why so many trees and shrubs turned brown this winter and what you can do to help.

Spoiler: Yes! Winter is an ideal time to prune or remove most trees in the landscape.

While preparing your landscape for the harsh winter months ahead, you may have heard about anti-desiccant sprays. Read on to learn what exactly they do and determine if a spray might be right for your property.

Asplundh line clearance workers have the incredibly dangerous job of clearing away trees and vegetation from our hot power lines. Join me in saying THANK YOU to these men and women.

Sycamore are the largest deciduous tree in North America with gorgeous bark and interesting structure. A simple annual maintenance plan will protect your valuable Sycamore or London Plane Tree for decades to come!

An exceptionally hot and dry summer has weakened our trees and shrubs.

What pest loves Philadelphia’s hot and dry summers? Spider Mites! These insects reproduce quickly and their large numbers can severely impact your tree or shrub’s chlorophyll production.

We visited numerous customers’ properties over the weekend and noticed a common trend…sick Dogwood trees! How do your Dogwood trees compare?

Growing specialty roses can be intimidating! By selecting the best varieties and proactively implementing a plant health care routine, a beautiful rose garden is easily within your reach.

Despite heavy summer rain storms, you still need to be diligent about watering your trees and shrubs!

Emerald Ash Borer is a highly destructive, invasive beetle from Asia that has caused tens of millions of Ash trees in the United States to die since 2002.

Laurels are a great landscape shrub but they don’t come without their own set of pest problems. Read on to learn about the most common pests that plague Laurels in our region.