Pests & Diseases Alert

Watch out for them on your landscape...

Unfortunately, the invasive pests outlined here remain in the forefront and are developing concerns. Please call your local branch office if you see them on your property.

Spotted Lanternfly typically infests plants in very large numbers and sucks the sap from stems and leaves. This results in weakening the plant or tree and making it susceptible to other pests and diseases. The insect is a significant threat to a wide range of...

Spotted Lanternfly

Dutch Elm Disease

Asian Longhorned Beetle

Emerald Ash Borer

Jumping Worms

Beech Leaf Disease

Arbor Day Events

After limiting our events for the past 2 years because of Covid, we once again participated in several Arbor Day and Earth Day celebrations in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Our arborists and crew planted several trees and gave out 100s of tree saplings.... (more)

NEW YORK: CELEBRATING ARBOR DAY WITH EASTCHESTER SCOUTS

Expos, Conferences and Events

Almstead’s New Jersey Branch Manager, Ryan Duff, and arborists Oscar Winfrey and Jon Olsz were at the NJ Co-Op Expo at the Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus. We are a one-stop solution for property managers of co-ops, condos and HOAs. (more)

Almstead Renews Its TCIA Accreditation

Almstead recently underwent an extensive review of practices and was awarded a renewal of its accreditation by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA). The process is the most stringent and reputable in the tree care industry. (more)

Cornell Webinar Presentation

Ken Almstead was the presenter of a webinar via Zoom titled, “Learning the Basics of Tree Care” — geared specifically for condo, co-op, and HOA board members and to give them an idea of how to find a provider. It was part of a lecture series organized by Cornell University. (more)

Mature Tree Preservation

Well-preserved mature trees add irreplaceable value to any property. In addition to their aesthetic appeal, mature trees also absorb carbon dioxide, odors and pollutant gases, provide oxygen, prevent erosion of soil, and cool the landscape. Many trees are capable of long outliving us... (more)

The Benefits of Mulch

If applied correctly, mulch can be very beneficial to your landscape. Mulch is material that is laid over the surface of the soil to help retain moisture in the soil, provide nutrients, suppress weeds, protect against extreme temperatures, and make the landscape look more attractive... (more)

Places to Visit: Wave Hill Public Garden

Wave Hill is a public horticultural garden and a cultural center situated on the slopes overlooking the Hudson River with expansive views across the river to the New Jersey Palisades. Its buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places... (more)