Macomber Tree and Garden LLC

Macomber Tree and Garden LLC Family owned, Tolland based, fully insured and licensed arborists. A small family tree care business located in Tolland CT.
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Providing Tolland County and surrounding towns will high quality, professional tree care services at great rates. We have been in business since 2017 and are dedicated to caring for your trees as professionally and promptly as possible! From planting and trimming shrubs to hazardous removals, we're only a phone call away!

09/03/2026

Some more great footage from a job we did in Ellington a few weeks ago!

🌳 Tree Talk Tuesday: Have You Seen This Insect?Spotted lanternflies have now been reported throughout Connecticut, and l...
09/01/2026

🌳 Tree Talk Tuesday: Have You Seen This Insect?

Spotted lanternflies have now been reported throughout Connecticut, and late summer is when the adults become especially noticeable.

Adult spotted lanternflies are roughly one inch long. Their folded wings are tan-gray with black spots—but when they jump or spread their wings, you may notice a distinctive flash of red, black and white.

Other signs to watch for include:

• Groups of insects gathering on trunks or branches
• Sticky residue—called honeydew—beneath a tree
• Black sooty mold developing on leaves, bark or nearby surfaces
• Increased activity from ants, bees or wasps attracted to the honeydew

Spotted lanternflies prefer tree-of-heaven, but they may also feed on maples, black walnut, willow, grapevines and many other plants.

Finding one doesn’t automatically mean your tree is dying or needs treatment. Spotted lanternflies are a stressor, and the appropriate response depends on their numbers, the tree species and the tree’s overall condition. Spraying every tree after seeing a single insect usually isn’t the right first step.

If you think you’ve found one, take a clear photograph and note the location so the sighting can be reported to the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. If insects are gathering heavily on a valuable tree, a closer evaluation can help determine whether management is warranted.

🌳 What’s that white coating on your dogwood?It may be "powdery mildew", a common fungal disease we see on flowering dogw...
08/28/2026

🌳 What’s that white coating on your dogwood?

It may be "powdery mildew", a common fungal disease we see on flowering dogwoods.

🔎 How we diagnose it:
We look for white or gray powdery growth on the leaves, along with curling, reddish discoloration, yellowing or scorched-looking areas. We also check the tree carefully to rule out other common dogwood diseases.

🌿 What do we recommend?
For mild cases, improving airflow, reducing stress on the tree and cleaning up infected fallen leaves may be all that’s needed.

If infection is severe, starts early in the growing season, or returns year after year, a properly timed fungicide program can help protect new growth.

The goal isn’t just to make the leaves look better — it’s to keep the tree healthy and vigorous long-term.

Concerned about something you're seeing on your trees? Macomber Tree can help identify the problem and recommend the right course of action.

Nothing like a tight drop zone to practice our roping techniques! This customer had a tree in their fenced in backyard, ...
08/22/2026

Nothing like a tight drop zone to practice our roping techniques! This customer had a tree in their fenced in backyard, over their shed and a few neighbors yards.

If you have a tree that you're not sure how ANYONE could get it down safely, give us a call! We're experienced and very safety conscious. Sometimes taking it small and slow is the best way to get a tree down.

Huge thank you to Prides Corner Farms for giving us some awesome seats to tonight's hartford_yardgoats game! This is the...
08/20/2026

Huge thank you to Prides Corner Farms for giving us some awesome seats to tonight's hartford_yardgoats game! This is the nursery we get all of our plants for YOUR yards! What a great little way to show some customer appreciation!

🌳 Tree Talk Tuesday: Mushrooms at the Base of Your TreeLate-summer moisture can bring mushrooms seemingly overnight—but ...
08/19/2026

🌳 Tree Talk Tuesday: Mushrooms at the Base of Your Tree

Late-summer moisture can bring mushrooms seemingly overnight—but their location matters.

Small mushrooms scattered through the lawn are often feeding on buried roots, old wood, or other organic material. They don’t necessarily indicate that a nearby tree is unhealthy.

Conks or shelf-like fungi growing directly from the trunk, root flare, or exposed roots are different. These are the fruiting structures of fungi that may be breaking down wood inside the tree.

That doesn’t automatically mean the tree needs to be removed. The level of concern depends on the type of fungus, where it is growing, how much sound wood remains, and what could be struck if part of the tree failed.

If you notice attached fungal growth:

• Photograph it before removing anything
• Note whether it returns in the same location
• Look for nearby cavities, cracks, loose bark, or canopy dieback
• Avoid assuming that knocking it off solves the underlying issue

A tree can still have a green canopy while decay develops lower in the trunk or roots. Catching that clue early allows for a thoughtful evaluation instead of a rushed decision later.

🌳 Tree Talk Tuesday: Is Your Tree Changing Color Too Soon?A few yellow leaves aren’t necessarily cause for alarm—but an ...
08/11/2026

🌳 Tree Talk Tuesday: Is Your Tree Changing Color Too Soon?

A few yellow leaves aren’t necessarily cause for alarm—but an entire branch or section of canopy changing color in August deserves attention.

Premature color or leaf drop can be associated with several different issues, including:

• Root damage or disturbed soil
• Leaf diseases or insect activity
• Compacted soil and restricted root growth
• General environmental stress
• Problems affecting an individual limb

The pattern often tells us more than the color itself. Is the change happening throughout the whole canopy or only on one side? Are the leaves spotted, curled, scorched around the edges, or simply falling? Is there new branch dieback?

Avoid treating or fertilizing the tree based on color alone. The right response depends on identifying what is actually causing the change.

If your tree appears to be getting an early start on fall, take a few clear pictures and keep an eye on whether the symptoms are spreading. A closer evaluation can help separate a temporary stress response from a developing tree-health problem.

Couple of emergency tree clean up jobs today! The second one was at one of Tolland Conservation properties! We're always...
08/06/2026

Couple of emergency tree clean up jobs today! The second one was at one of Tolland Conservation properties! We're always happy to help keep our community nice and volunteer time to keep our areas clean and safe.

If you have and broken trees or limbs on your property, or trees you're worried about, feel free to give us a call today! 🌳860-281-3895🌳

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Heavy rain and strong winds can quickly turn damaged or weakened trees into an emergency.Macomber Tree and Garden offers...
08/03/2026

Heavy rain and strong winds can quickly turn damaged or weakened trees into an emergency.

Macomber Tree and Garden offers **24/7 emergency tree service** and works directly with your insurance company to help make the process faster and easier.

If you have a fallen tree, broken limbs, or storm damage, call us anytime. Stay safe—we’re here when you need us.

07/31/2026

Jordan isn't the only thing sliding down a rope this week!

Using a zipline rigging technique can be great in places with tight drop zones or an area like this where brush would otherwise have to stacked and lifted over the fence.

If you have trees on your yard and no idea how anyone could get them down safely, give us a call at Macomber Tree today. Where there's a will, we have a way! Working safe and keeping your property nice are our top priorities!

🌳860-281-3895🌳

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