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Mistletoe
We came across this mistletoe yesterday, growing in a small tree. It gave us the opportunity to show how the plant actually grows from within the bark layer of the tree. Mistletoe is considered a...
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Cedar Apple Rust is active this Spring
Here is a photo of two large Cedar Apple Rust gauls that I cut from an ornamental cedar today. Go to my page on Cedar Apple Rust to learn more about this disease.
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Leaves and Debris in Shrubs
During a landscape evaluation of a commercial property, we came upon this condition. This property has a hedge of Otto Luken laurels that border over 250 feet of their property. The landscape...
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Giant Azaleas
This customer, located in the Lake Norman, NC area, has numerous azaleas that reach eight to ten feet tall. Shrub Doctor has been caring for these plants for many seasons, and we always enjoy visiting...
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Robin’s nest in Camellia Shrub
As I was inspecting this camellia shrub, I flushed out a mother Robin from her nest. When I peered into the shrub, this is what I found. Three bright blue robin eggs. I will check back in a few weeks....
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Canker Worms are Crazy This Year!
Shrub Doctor was called out to this property today to find canker worms everywhere. They were on the side of the house, the fence, and were totally defoliating the vacant lot next to the property....
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Cedar-Apple Rust
A customer called the other day about a strange growth that appeared in their cedar trees. This is a Cedar-Apple Rust Fungus. Very common in the Spring, and usually harmful to the tree. I have more on...
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Plant damage caused by mosquito control spray
My customer called me over the weekend about two of her azaleas that were dying in her back yard. After a few minutes of bewilderment, I noticed that she had a spray nozzle directly behind each shrub....
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Orphan Plants Doing Well
I found this azalea in a pile of trash along the road last year, and this rhododendron in a dumpster. The rhododendron was a little, one-gallon plant. Its now over 3 feet in height. You’ll be...
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Camellia Leaf Gall
I saw the first camellia leaf gall this season. When I went home, and found two on my camellia shrubs. Camellia Leaf Gall is a normal occurrence that is harmless to the plant. You will be shocked when...
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Awesome Roses !
During our visit to one of our Charlotte customers, we came around the house to find their rose hedges in full bloom. These rose shrubs are over six feet high.
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Surgery to 50 year old English Boxwood
This English Boxwood is over 50 years old. It was started from a single little cutting, cut from another 50+ year old shrub. So you can say that this shrub is actually over 100 years old. Due to its...
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English Boxwood Comparison
I have had several customers tell me that they have English Boxwoods in their landscape, and in most cases they are another species. The shrub on the left is an English boxwood. The one on the right is...
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Spring in Charlotte
Here are a few photos I received today from a Shrub Doctor customer. Notice the beautiful azaleas. This person has spent years hand pruning her plants. You can see from these photos the results you get...
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Root Rot
Here is an example of the root system of a small holly shrub that has been overly watered. Notice how the roots have deteriorated. And notice how the outer skin of the root has separated from its...
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Proper Placement is Very Important
It was 92 degrees, and full sun when I took these photos. Notice how the azaleas are just cruisin’ through the day with no concerns. This homeowner took his time to research the limitations of his...
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Gardenias In Full Bloom
As I was coming around the house of this Shrub Doctor customer, I experienced the most awesome fragrance. As I turned the corner, I saw this huge row of gardenias in full bloom. Shrub Doctor has been...
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“Rain Rain Go Away…”
“Don’t go away… Just spread it out a little…” We have experienced alot of rain this season in the Charlotte Metro area. I believe we are up over 7 inches compared to last year. With all this rain...
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Bagworms Are Here
I was treating the campus of 1st Baptist Church of Indian Trail today. I usually wait further into the month to treat the property. I decided to go by today since the rain was cooperating. I found...
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