The latest fallout from June’s heatwave and dry, yet humid weather are black grass patches in lawns. I have not seen this phenomena for some time, a unique scenario caused by extreme exposure to environmental conditions…very rare and more typical of mid-July or August. The black grass is decaying surface leaves that are likely caused by the combination of a disease called brown patch, intense heat and dry soil conditions – all prerequisites for this fungal disease to manifest itself. Rain (or irrigation) and cooler temperatures are important to enhance recovery in these areas. Remember, we ar ..read more

We are pleased to announce Chippers has been licensed to offer organic mosquito & tick control to treat organically for mosquitos in both New Hampshire and Vermont. This organic spray treatment is effective against both mosquitos and ticks. Licenses and Permits To ensure that our team is property trained to safely deliver the highest quality services, Chippers has long held many New Hampshire and Vermont state licenses and permits. There are specific licenses and permits required by law to treat your lawn, ornamental trees/shrubs and fruit trees. One is for control of ticks and weeds in ..read more

What is Fire Blight? Fire blight is one of the most destructive diseases affecting apple and pear trees. It is caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora and can flare up and cause significant damage to commercial orchards and back yard fruit trees without notice. The bacterium can be assumed to always have a presence on fruit trees with the potential to cause significant infection when environmental conditions are favorable. The fire blight bacterium overwinters in cankers on twigs, branches and trunks of host trees, while new infections primarily occur through blossoms. Infected shoots, also ..read more

Living in the Northeast I never thought I would consider adding xeriscaping (pronounced zera-scaping) to my landscape design repertoire. Whatever your thoughts on climate change, drought conditions in Vermont and New Hampshire are becoming normal enough to seriously consider adapting some of the techniques landscape designers have been using in arid areas of the country for years. Xeriscaping in Northern New England is not only now possible it is probable it will eventually become the norm. For the most part, our summers of the past have been considered pretty mild – short with a few hot day ..read more

Many of our Vermont clients and community members have seen Davey utility line clearance crews along our roads all winter, keeping our local source of power as reliable as possible through a contract with Green Mountain Power. So it’s not surprising when we announced our merger with The Davey Tree Expert Company on March 2, 2021, that some would assume we are expanding into providing utility services. However, this is not the case and this post will explain the differences between residential tree care and utility work. Chippers joined the Residential/Commercial division of Davey and will be ..read more

Many of our clients are asking about our big announcement last week, here are some answers about our new ownership. Was Chippers sold? As of Monday, March 1, Chippers joined The Davey Tree Expert Company. Answers to our most frequently asked questions about the merger are below, but please read this blog post for additional detail and personal insight from Mundy Wilson Piper. How will this change my service? Simply put, your service will not be impacted. The Chippers name, team and commitment to exceptional quality and support remains the same. The services you have previously scheduled will ..read more

Today I am announcing the transfer of ownership of Chippers, Inc. After 21 years, I’m handing the reins over to an employee-owned entity, The Davey Tree Expert Company. Headquartered in Kent, Ohio, Davey has green care operations all across the United States and Canada. Davey employees own 100% of the stock of the organization and it is the 9th largest employee-owned company in the USA. Other well-known and well-respected companies with employee ownership in our area include Hypertherm (66th largest in the country), King Arthur Flour, and Gardener’s Supply Co. Though Chippers’ parent company ..read more

We are pleased to announce Chippers has been licensed to offer organic mosquito & tick control to treat organically for mosquitos in both New Hampshire and Vermont. This organic spray treatment is effective against both mosquitos and ticks. Licenses and Permits To ensure that our team is property trained to safely deliver the highest quality services, Chippers has long held many New Hampshire and Vermont state licenses and permits. There are specific licenses and permits required by law to treat your lawn, ornamental trees/shrubs and fruit trees. One is for control of ticks and weeds in ..read more

Emerald ash borer continues to spread throughout the northeast and threatens millions of ash trees in our landscape. One of the best ways to slow the spread is to stay informed and to make a conscious effort to follow government guidelines and recommendations. We encourage you to explore the maps and information included below. Above all, start thinking about your plans for managing ash trees within your landscape. Chippers’ arborists can help you decide if a tree is worth preserving or if removal is the best option. Our treatment method is a trunk injection that provides two years of protec ..read more

Just in time for winter shut downs, Chippers is pleased and proud to announce that we are now providing irrigation services in several New Hampshire and Vermont towns. Here are the details: What Chippers will provide irrigation winter shutdowns and spring start-ups along with routine repair and maintenance of systems. Installations of new systems are a future goal. Why • Dry and hot summers are now the norm in our area. Having a reliable irrigation service to protect your lawns, shrub, trees and gardens is more important than ever. • Our clients have been asking us to provide this service fo ..read more