Tampa Bay’s palm trees are being devastated by a tiny insect called a planthopper (Anrthropoda cixiidae). The flying insect carries a parasite called Phytoplasma that can cause diseases not only in palms trees but also grapevines, sugar beets, and lilies. And thus far there seems to be no stopping the little buggers. There is no […]
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It’s not only Californians and Arizonites that need to watch out for wildfires and brush fires. Anyone living on or near brush or forest area here in Florida also needs to safeguard their home. Regular maintenance and some basic fire prevention techniques can help protect your most valuable investment. On March 8th, the Florida Forest
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Forests have been called the “lungs of the planet” — and for good reason. Trees efficiently absorb CO2 and remove it from the air, simultaneously storing it while releasing life-sustaining oxygen. In fact, one tree provides enough oxygen for four humans. But we have a problem. Forests are being cut down at unprecedented rates while
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Pasco county’s trees have played a big role in its history and economy. Here’s Tree Masters Tree Service‘s “Brief History of Pasco County.” On June 2, 1887, Pasco County was created in the southern third of Hernando County and was the 45th county established in the state of Florida. After further legislation, the northern third
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The Tampa Bay area is renowned for its semi-tropical warm temperatures, making it a popular go-to destination spot for vacationers from cooler climes. Aside from the many pluses to living in or visiting a warmer region, there is one major drawback, especially for allergy sufferers. For those vulnerable individuals living in this lush paradise, dealing
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The Formosan and Asian subterranean termites have taken up residence in many of South Florida’s older living trees. Although they haven’t yet made their way en mass into trees in Pascoe County, Hillsborough County, or North Tampa area, these insatiable creatures are rapidly expanding their range in Florida. Many arborists are expressing concern for wind-resistant
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The Pasco County Commission has approved a landscaping grant program. Half a million dollars has been set aside to help businesses plant new trees and improve landscaping. The grants are available for commercially-zoned properties in designated areas of Pasco County where more than 25 percent of the households are low and moderate-income. The program covers tree
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Recently, Bloomberg News reported a trend indicating that, in many residential areas, mature trees are in constant peril of being cut down. Without protective measures in place, developers and home builders remove full-grown trees without a backward glance. Often, every tree on a property is cut down prior to the construction of a new structure.
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The city of Tampa recently issued a fine to a local, family-owned tree-cutting business, after they were found to be responsible for clear-cutting more than two dozen trees at a trailer park. The company (which will not be named in this post) is planning to appeal this case in court and get the decision reversed.
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Christmas is right around the corner. This December, Floridians in the Tampa Bay area are experiencing colder-than-usual temperatures. No matter what climate we live in, many people relish the idea of a real Christmas tree, replete with a heady, energizing piney aroma. Sadly, this year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many are unable to travel
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