Yellowing Tree Leaves in Lee County, AL: Is it Drought or Disease?

Yellowing Tree Leaves in Lee County, AL: Is it Drought or Disease?

If you’ve spent any time around Auburn, Opelika, or driving through neighborhoods in Lee County lately, you may have noticed a troubling trend: the lush, deep greens of our canopy are being replaced by a sickly, premature yellow. In Lee County and the surrounding Alabama–Georgia area, trees play a major role in the landscape. From […]

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Save Your Trees: A Guide to Pine Beetle Infestation and Control

Save Your Trees: A Guide to Pine Beetle Infestation and Control

Key Takeaways Rapid Lifecycle: Pine beetles can kill a mature, healthy pine in as little as 30 days under the right conditions. The “Pitch Tube” Sign: Small, popcorn-like clumps of resin on the bark are the tree’s attempt to “push out” the invading beetles. Secondary Infection: Beetles often carry “Blue Stain Fungus,” which clogs the […]

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Storm Prep 101: How to Prepare Your Trees for Lee County’s Windy Season

Storm Prep 101: How to Prepare Your Trees for Lee County’s Windy Season

Key Takeaways: Proactive Structural Pruning: Thinning the canopy reduces the sail effect during high winds common in East Alabama. Anchor Integrity: Healthy root systems are the primary defense against tree failure in Lee County’s red clay and sandy soils. Hazard Identification: Spotting cracks, fungi, or sudden leans early can prevent catastrophic property damage. Cabling and […]

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