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Information, news, and tree care tips from arborists at professional tree care company, Stein Tree Service.

What is Plant Health Care (PHC) and Why Is PHC Important?

March 20, 2025 | Stein Tree | Plant Health Care (PHC), Stein Tree Service Blog, Tree Care Video

When an arborist is tasked with caring for a tree or shrub, their first step is to assess the plant’s health. We does this through a thorough assessment and creating personalized Plant Health Care (PHC) programs. What is plant health care? Plant health care is maintaining tree, shrub, bush, and general landscaping health proactively and […]

April 8, 2024 | Stein Tree | Plant Health Care (PHC), Stein Tree Service Blog

Spring is here, and while many people focus on spring cleaning their homes, the trees, shrubs, and other plants that make up your landscape also need some TLC. The end of winter is the best time of the year to think about how you want your yard to look in the coming spring and summer. […]

September 27, 2023 | Stein Tree | Plant Health Care (PHC), Stein Tree Service Blog, Tree Care, Trimming Shrubs and Trees

The weather will soon get colder, so the time to prepare trees for winter is near. Your trees can risk being damaged during winter, especially during winds or snow and ice. Take care of your trees before winter, and help them withstand the cold weather better. And a few specific methods, such as watering, pruning, […]

October 6, 2020 | Stein Tree | Plant Health Care (PHC), Stein Tree Service Blog, Tree Care

Your trees are likely the most eye-catching, valuable part of your landscape. As such, trees need to receive the proper amount of care to keep them healthy. Tree care can involve many different tasks and goals. So to help your keep your trees healthy, Stein is offering a few tree care 101 tips for residents. […]

September 15, 2020 | Stein Tree | Plant Health Care (PHC), Stein Tree Service Blog, Tree Care, Tree Service

Homeowners want to ensure that their trees are healthy and beautiful and often call a tree care company for help. These companies help care for the tree to maintain its health and aesthetic value to the homeowner. But some may wonder what exactly does “tree care” mean, and what a company specializing in tree care […]

September 8, 2020 | Stein Tree | Plant Health Care (PHC), Stein Tree Service Blog, Storm Clean Up, Tree Care

The best way to keep your trees healthy and beautiful is with proactive tree maintenance. Proactively maintaining and caring for your trees keeps them healthier for longer. More vigorous trees are also more beautiful trees and make your property more valuable. And performing routine maintenance helps reduce the number of potential issues and risks to […]

August 10, 2020 | Stein Tree | Plant Health Care (PHC), Stein Tree Service Blog

Much has changed since Native Americans roamed this part of the United States and it was settled by early colonists. Today, cars zip down ordered, tree-lined streets where once wooded groves stood and sprawling cities have overtaken what were once rural villages and untamed spaces. Many suburban lawns feature plants and grasses not native to […]

August 7, 2019 | Stein Tree | News & Announcements, Plant Health Care (PHC), Stein Tree Service Blog, Tree Care

Wilmington, Delaware—Aug 3, 2019—Professional tree service company Stein Tree Service warns that the pathogen that causes the tree and plant disease known as sudden oak death has been found in rhododendron plants that were shipped to 28 states, including Pennsylvania. Residents should be wary, whether they have purchased these rhododendron plants or have plants and trees […]

May 16, 2019 | Stein Tree | Plant Health Care (PHC), Stein Tree Service Blog, Tree Care, Tree Care Video, Trimming Shrubs and Trees

As professional tree care specialists, we get this question often. Annual tree trimming and pruning does offer benefits to trees and shrubs. These benefits include the encouragement of new growth, shape retention, and safe removal of dead branches. Pennsylvania and Delaware residents often want to trim trees and shrubs early in the season so that their landscapes look their […]

March 25, 2019 | Stein Tree | Plant Health Care (PHC), Stein Tree Service Blog, Tree Care

We have talked previously about the dangers of non-native plants and trees, and how much planting native species benefits the local ecosystem. But how do you know what the native species are? Below we list some of the native tree and shrub species for Delaware and Pennsylvania, to enable our community to more easily plan […]

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Stein Tree Earns Permit to Work in Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Areas
Stein has a permit to work in spotted lanternfly quarantine areas in Pennsylvania and Delaware. Tree Service Companies have to be trained in proper moving and disposal of materials to avoid spread of the spotted lanternfly and Stein has completed the training courses. Learn more.

Emerald Ash Borer Inspection
In the spring, destructive emerald ash borer (EAB) adult beetles begin to emerge. These invasive pests can destroy your ash trees. Our specialists are certified to treat for EAB in Pennsylvania and Delaware. For a free consultation, contact us today.

Stein Tree Service Blog

Information, news, and tree care tips from arborists at professional tree care company, Stein Tree Service.

What is Plant Health Care (PHC) and Why Is PHC Important?

Top 10 Things to do This Spring for your Trees, Shrubs & Plants

4 Tips to Prepare Trees for Winter

Tree Care 101: Keeping Your Trees Healthy

What Does A Tree Care Company Do?

3 Benefits of Proactive Tree Maintenance

Tree and Plant Health Care: Non-Native Plant Impacts on Local Ecosystems

Stein Tree Warns of Sudden Oak Death Potential in PA

Stein Addresses the Question: When Should I Prune a Flowering Tree?

Stein Discusses Native Trees and Shrubs for Pennsylvania and Delaware

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