Native Pennsylvania plants have evolved to grow and thrive with native Pennsylvania wildlife, feeding each other and benefiting the environment. They act as a food source for beneficial insects, increasing... read more →
When it comes to tree wellness, clients often ask how to water mature trees during drought. In this post, Rick's PHC Certified Arborists explain how to water your trees during drought... read more →
Shrubs turning brown is not a good look in any garden and, thanks to the number of causes, can be a perplexing problem. However, before you resort to measures like soil... read more →
The licensed arborists at Rick's PHC Certified Arborists receive countless questions from plant lovers and hobbyists about parasitic plants on trees. As the leading independent provider of residential tree care... read more →
Rick’s PHC Certified Arborists is proud to highlight an exclusive community partnership with Brandywine Valley SPCA, one of the region's largest animal welfare organizations. They provide low-cost veterinary and adoption... read more →
Bagworms can destroy conifers with their enormous appetites for foliage. The insects lay hundreds of eggs every year and spread rapidly. Call Rick's PHC Certified Arborists at 610-840-2655 to find... read more →
Aphids are small insects, but they can produce a great deal of damage. Call Rick's PHC Certified Arborists at 610-840-2655 to find out what you can do about an aphid... read more →
If your trees exhibit dark patches on their leaves and weeping trunks, you may be dealing with a case of Fire Blight. Call Rick's PHC Certified Arborists at 610-840-2655 to... read more →
Sycamore Anthracnose is a fungal foliar disease affecting American Sycamores, London Plane Trees, and Oriental Plane Trees. Call Rick's PHC Certified Arborists at 610-840-2655 if your Sycamores or Plane Trees are... read more →
Dutch Elm Disease worries many homeowners with these majestic trees on their property. Certified Arborists must manage the problem quickly to give trees a chance to survive. Call Rick's PHC... read more →