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What's This Green Stuff Growing On Trees And Rocks?

May 7, 2020

Lichen does not pose a threat to your tree’s health. It is completely harmless so there’s no real need to get rid of it. But if the sight of it bothers you, follow the steps in this post to remove it. We highly recommend to not use a pressure washer to remove lichen.

Plant Health Care

How Often to Water Trees During a Drought

August 16, 2021

With a finite amount of costly water, consider limiting water to hydrate your trees first.

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Plant Health Care

Getting Rid of Sweetgum Tree Balls

June 29, 2022

Learn when sweetgum tree balls fall, if they're edible and how to stop sweetgum trees from producing. Or you could plant a fruitless sweetgum tree as an alternative.

Insect & Disease Issues

Protect Your Ash Trees: Spot the Early Signs of EAB

September 30, 2021

EAB can potentially wreak havoc on your ash tree, but spotting these four early warning signs could save the tree's life.

Leaf & Needle Problems

What to do if Your Palm Tree’s Spear Isn’t Opening Up (Majesty, Kentia)

March 7, 2019

If you’re worried about a spear leaf that just won’t open on your palm tree, keep reading for some common causes—and solutions—to this palm tree problem.

Plant Health Care

Why Do Evergreens Stay Green All Year?

January 7, 2021

Evergreens, like conifers, can conserve water during the summer and winter because of its special needle shape and waxy coating, so their leaves stay green year-round. What is the difference between deciduous and evergreen trees? Get all the evergreen tree care tips here.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

How to Care For Mature Trees

October 20, 2022

Here's how to keep mature trees healthy with proper watering, pruning, fertilization, and regular monitoring and maintenance.

Plant Health Care

Does a Late Spring Frost or Snowfall Damage Trees?

March 14, 2022

Learn more about late spring frost damage including maple, redbud, lilac, magnolia and japanese maple tree frost damage and why japanese maples lose leaves after a late spring frost

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