Owen Tree Service Blog

Spruce needlecast complex is a common problem affecting spruce trees across Michigan.

These minuscule insects create distinctive damage patterns on tree and shrub leaves.

Scale insects are a common pest that affect trees, shrubs, and some groundcover plants.

This pest, while small in size, poses a significant threat to the health of our beloved pine trees.

Spruce spider mites are cool-season pests that thrive in spring and fall.

Mountain-ash trees face a persistent threat from the mountain-ash sawfly.

Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease that can wreak havoc on ornamental trees and shrubs.

Anti-transpirant sprays are an important tool to protect evergreen plants from the harsh winter months. 

This small insect, barely 1/8 inch long, can cause significant damage to pines, spruces, and other conifers.

Almont, Michigan's majestic spruce trees face a growing and constant challenge: Needlecast disease. 

Apple scab is the most prevalent disease affecting ornamental crabapple trees in Oxford, Michigan.

Scale insects are a common pest in Algonac, MI, posing a threat to the health of trees, shrubs, and garden plants.

Magnolia scale appears as large, grayish-white bumps on the branches of magnolia trees.

Ground covers are not immune from disease problems. Here are 3 common Michigan ground covers and what could be a problem if they don’t look good.

Pine needle scale is one of the most challenging and frustrating insect pest tree services have to deal with.