Champion Tree & Plant Health Care Blog

What's on your check list for the perfect poolside perennial? We'll tell you what's on ours!

Beech Leaf Disease is a serious treat to several different types of Beech trees commonly found on the Main Line. Affected trees can die in 2-7 years. Champion Tree now offers new treatments that show early promise in controlling BLD.

With spring upon us (the most glorious of all seasons!) there are several gift-giving occasions on the horizon: Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays and graduations. Whether for a friend or loved, a big or small celebration, or a reason to simply say “I’m thinking of you,” there is something for everyone in the links within!

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.

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

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.

Azalea not looking quite right? This tiny fly-like insect might be the culprit!

Do you have a tree or shrub that just won’t stop growing? It may even require frequent costly and time-consuming pruning away from your house or porch. If so, it’s time to read up about our Growth Stop Tree & Shrub Care Program!

Is Leaf Mulch or Hardwood Mulch Right for Your Landscape? How to choose the right mulch, why it’s important and how to apply it properly.