Owen Tree Service Blog

4 native shrubs for Southeast Michigan landscapes that are low-maintenance, climate-adapted, and great for pollinators.

6 ways that organic mulch helps to prevent erosion in your landscape.

Lawns receive numerous benefits from granular lawn fertilization.

Young tree pruning establishes the foundation for a healthy tree.

Soil pH is often overlooked when planting new trees and shrubs.

An arborist’s perspective on better blooms, healthier plants, and why store-bought fertilizer isn’t always the answer.

These tiny grub-like lawn pests can cause brown patches in your lawn.

The best evergreen shrubs for Southeast Michigan landscapes. Learn how arborvitae, yew, and juniper keeps your yard green and structured all winter long.

How to manage lawns in clay soils and lake-influenced landscapes.

Why birch leaves become small and deformed – and what homeowners can do to help their birch tree.

Topping trees is not a way to make trees safer or live longer.

Tired of deer eating your plants? Discover 7 deer-resistant shrubs that add year-round color and texture while keeping your landscape safe.

This lawn disease creates dead, circular rings in the lawn

Controlling crabgrass starts early in the season with a pre-emergent application between late March and mid-May.

Best Flowering Shrubs for Continuous Color in Southeast Michigan Yards