Essential oils are often used in massaging and aromatherapy.  This is a form of alternative medicine that employs plant extracts to support health and well-being. They are not meant to be eaten or swallowed. 

Cedar apple rust is a persistent fungal disease affecting both apple trees and evergreens like junipers. With a complex two-host lifecycle and unsightly damage, it’s tough to control without expert care. Learn how Plant Specialists identifies, treats, and prevents it across New York City landscapes.

Cauliflory is the botanical term for flowers and fruits that grow directly from tree trunks or older branches—an adaptation seen in cacao, redbuds, and figs. Explore this strange yet fascinating trait and why it exists, with insight from the garden design team at Plant Specialists.

The tobacco budworm is a sneaky pest that targets flower buds from the inside out, especially geraniums and petunias. Learn how to spot the damage, understand their life cycle, and get expert advice from Plant Specialists on how to manage these destructive caterpillars.

Bark is the outermost layer of tissue on a mature plant. It is made mostly of dead rectangular cork cells that fit tightly together.  

Dodder is a strange, leafless vine that wraps itself around host plants and siphons nutrients, weakening or even killing its victims. With roots that vanish and sticky haustoria that invade, it’s more alien than plant. Learn how to spot, prevent, and remove it with tips from Plant Specialists.