​With the cold (finally) beginning to set in around the region, winter is finally upon us. While winter is commonly viewed as a ‘down season’ for tree maintenance, there’s still much you can do to take care of your trees and ensure that they bounce back better than ever once the warm weather begins to make it’s way back in the Spring months. 
Here are some things you can do to keep your tree in tip-top shape in the winter.

Today, we’re going to tackle an emerging threat to our wildlife – the Winter Moth.
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Only a few years ago, Winter Moths were confined – mostly – to southeastern New England; but more recently has made its way north into our back yard here on the seacoast. These meddlesome pests manifest themselves in the form of tiny, green caterpillars that tunnel into the buds of a variety of trees – from oaks, maples and basswood to elms, ash, mountain ashes and fruit trees. Even the largest trees can fall victim to the Winter Moth quickly – and its lasting effects on its targets can be immense.