by Nikki Skinner | Aug 17, 2026 | Tree Care
The official hurricane season along the Atlantic seaboard extends from June 1 through November 30. Typically, the chance for damaging storms peaks in August and September in the Carolina Lowcountry. Large shade trees, like Live Oaks and Laurel Oaks, are able to...
by Nikki Skinner | Aug 14, 2026 | Tree Care
In the South Carolina Lowcountry, there are 5o to 70 days with thunderstorms every year. The lightning that is produced during these storms can damage or destroy mature trees in our landscapes. These specimen trees are important components of the gardens, golf courses...
by Nikki Skinner | Aug 14, 2026 | Tree Care
During the cooler months, from November until March, the Southern Red Mite (Oligonychus ilicis) can be a devastating pest of common landscape plants. It prefers broadleaf evergreens like Hollies, Azaleas, Magnolias and Camellias- all of which are favorite plants in...
by Nikki Skinner | Aug 14, 2026 | Tree Planting
When a tree is in decline, the culprit is often assumed to be either disease, insect or nutrition-related. And while many times this is the reason, poor horticultural practices often allow these other problems to occur. It is comparable to Eastern vs. Western...
by Nikki Skinner | Aug 14, 2026 | Tree Care
Charleston is a city of grand trees and well-designed gardens. When the azaleas begin to flower under canopies of Live Oaks each spring, we are drawn back into our gardens and parks to enjoy the long growing season of the Lowcountry. Live Oaks, Crape Myrtles,...
