What are Stem Girdling Roots?
Trees are complex organisms. They consist of many interconnected parts which must all function properly for a tree to be healthy, safe, and attractive. Often, however, these systems break down causing a decline in the health of the plant and an increase in the risk of...
What is that black stuff on my Sugar Maple tree?
Many Sugar Maple trees have black trunks and scaffold limbs. However, the normal color of Sugar Maple bark is a light grey which makes the black very visible. So what causes the bark to become black and is it a danger to the tree? When closely examined, this black...
Eastern Tent Caterpillar
Every spring we are visited by a native caterpillar known as the Eastern Tent Caterpillar. This pest is found on fruit, apple, and sometimes maple trees. Most commonly you will find this pest on Wild Cherry trees, but you may also see them on other fruit, apple, and...
2021 Lawn Care and Plant Health Care Renewals
“The weather outside is frightful” but your Lawn Care and Plant Health Care specialists at Big O Tree and Lawn Service are busy thinking ahead to the upcoming growing season. We have sent out our annual renewal letters and forms. If we treated your trees, shrubbery,...
Our 2021 Annual Calendar is in the Works
Each year we have developed and produced a calendar featuring “trees of distinction” from our customers’ landscapes. We look forward to highlighting the beauty of the trees we care for and enjoy the reminder throughout the year. Many of our long time customers have...