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A scale is an insect that can cause serious damage to plants depending on the type. Most people do not identify scale as insects because the females and nymphs are wingless, immobile, and usually have no sign of a defined body or head. An adult male scale is tiny delicate insects with one pair of wi...

Many people see the immediate benefits of trimming and pruning their trees and shrubs during the growing season. But, this type of pruning encourages new growth, which is not typically desired going into a cold St. Louis winter.

However, there are two good reasons to prune in the winter.

October Outdoor To-Do List

Fall is officially here! Here is a list of 15 things to remember this month:

Now that your beds have been prepped, and the shovel edge has been completed, it is time to finish your spring cleanup project with a fresh layer of mulch.

There are many benefits of mulching. Mulch not only adds an attractive, finished look to the landscape, it aids in weed suppression, retains moi...

You've invested thousands of dollars in your landscaping. It adds to the value of your property and provides a place to reflect, relax and entertain. The most expensive components of your landscaping are your ornamental trees and shrubs. Dowco’s Tree & Shrub program will help protect your investment...

Dowco began deep root feeding this week.

Your trees and shrubs are a growing investment that can dramatically increase your property’s value year after year. Fertilizing your prized trees and shrubs provides many benefits such as increased resistance to disease, increased ability to ward off insects...