Sussex Tree

Aside from creepy, crawly, little critters that attack leaves. What are spider mites and why should you care? Spider mites are small; really, really small. Female spider mites are usually only 1/50th of an inch long and males are even smaller. They are mere specks when seen crawling on the undersurface of leaves. The adult has eight legs and is usually pale green or amber/yellow....

When should I trim my trees? Trees make your property beautiful and appealing. One or more trees in close proximity to your home create ambiance. But, trimming your trees is an important step to protecting your home, as well as keeping the tree healthy. Neglected trees can pose a threat to the safety of your home and your family. What needs to be done when...

  What is cedar-apple rust? Cedar-apple rust is an interesting disease. It requires both an apple and cedar or juniper to complete its life cycle. On the cedar, the fungus produces reddish-brown galls that are up to golf-ball size on young twigs. During wet weather these galls swell and begin to push out bright orange gelatinous tubular structures. Wind carries fungal spores from these gelatinous...