Owen Tree Service Blog

Ground ivy is an aggressive, tough to control lawn weed.

Crabgrass can be an annual nuisance, but with proper care, it can be kept under control.

When spring arrives it’s time to start thinking about crabgrass prevention.

Crabgrass is a persistent weed that germinates and thrives in warmer weather.

Only a select number of companies have successfully met these criteria.

Road and right-of-way maintenance is more than cement mixers and lawn mowers.

Here’s how to prevent and control weeds in your lawn.

Multifloral rose was initially brought to the U.S. in the mid 1800’s as rootstock for ornamental roses.

Spotted knapweed (Centaurea stoebe) is a significant invasive species concern in Michigan.

Autumn Olive and Russian Olive are both non-native species in Michigan and are difficult to control.

Purple Loosestrife is a beautiful plant, but it poses a serious threat to our waters, wetlands and streams.

Glossy buckthorn and common buckthorn are invasive shrubs or small trees that can crowd out native plants.

Understanding the difference between a normal everyday weed and an invasive plant can help slow the spread of invasive plants.

Phragmites australis is an aggressive non-native invasive plant that is causing an ecological health problem all over Michigan.

Invasive plants are an ongoing concern in many areas in Michigan.