Your trees are an important part of your landscaping. They provide shade and add character to your yard. Yet in the summer, there are increased dangers to your trees, especially when they do not receive enough water. An unhealthy tree is also risky, because dead branches can break off and fall during severe weather, putting […]
If you have trees on your property, you’ve probably heard someone say that you should be pruning your trees. As an arborist company for over 75 years, Senske Services knows a thing or two about trees, and we encourage you to take a closer look at the many benefits of tree trimming or pruning. About […]
At Senske Services, we want to help you take the best care possible of every tree and shrub on your property. Pruning your plants is part of that care. Timing your pruning is just as important as doing the job, because the time when you prune will affect new growth and the overall health of […]
The fall is an excellent time to give your trees a little bit of TLC. As the leaves begin to thin and the growing season comes to an end, you can get a better picture of what your tree is really doing. By taking a few steps in the fall, you can protect your trees […]
Senske takes great pride in our tree care services. We do what it takes to ensure that your trees are properly cared for and live a long, healthy life. Unfortunately, the possibility of a tree dying, whether from disease, insects, or other natural phenomena, can happen. In this case, your tree ceases to be a […]
Summer is a great time to be in the outdoors! The sunshine brings out many beautiful flowering plants and with them lots of insects. While some insects, like bees and ladybugs, are beneficial to your greenery, others are a terrible threat. Few other creatures in the insect kingdom are more harmful than tree boring beetles. Borers […]
When spring arrives, thoughts turn towards the great outdoors. For property owners, this can mean yard maintenance. Warmer temperatures mean that trees and shrubs that were dormant during winter months are springing back to life. Senske recommends having trees and shrubs pruned, not only will they make your property appear better, pruning can also remove […]
Tree and shrub issues can be difficult to diagnose, but leaf inspections can provide some key indicators of fungal presence. Two of the most commonly observed early season leaf spot diseases caused by fungi are anthracnose (pronounced an-thrack-nose) and powdery mildew. Here are some identification and management tips for both. Anthracnose Anthracnose also known as leaf […]
Clover mites are plant feeders that usually invade the home, but typically will not reproduce there. Their bodies are about 1/30 “so they are near impossible to spot with the naked eye. They are a reddish-greenish color and they have 4 pair of legs, the front 2 of which are longer than the others. They […]
