Here we have planted four pjm rhodedendrons which were previously planted by a landscaper. The new shrubs look great and our client is very excited. The first step you must take for successful planting is to start with quality nurserey stock.
Pruning before bud break can be a great time to wrangle an untamed tree. It is easier to spot deadwood in the canopy and there is also less mess to clean up once everything is on the ground because there are no leaves. Disease pressure is also low with the cold temperatures. So visibility, ease…
First and foremost arborvitae trees can add a lot of curb appeal to a home, privacy between property lines and more without the need for a fence. Of course this comes at a dollar value. With people trying to save money by penny pinching where they can it is easy to fall victim to the…
We received a call from a relatively recent new homeowner in Wethersfield who had inherited large overgrown bushes when he bought his new home. We first started by removing the old bushes. Once we had a clean slate to work with it was to the drawing board. We selected shrubs and flowers which would thrive…
The gypsy moth menace is back! What to look for- Holes in leaves Leaf defoliation on trees and shrubs Raining #### when the sun is out. What to do to manage the pest and solve the issue- Easy, call LaPila Arborists and Design, LLC We are fully equipped with the right equipment to handle all…
Happy new years! Just the other day at a clients home we noticed a dead branch lying in the snow which sparked the idea to write this brief article. As we all know, snow accumulates on branches; this adds a considerable amount of weight which can cause breakage. Live branches are not even immune to…
Spring is almost upon us, hooray! As the snow around your home melts that water has to go somewhere and may find its way into your basement. Be mindful that anything on the floor may be subject to water damage.