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Crepe Myrtle Tree
Trimming & Pruning
"Crepe Murder" Pruning Mistakes & Recovery
Avoid 'crepe murder'—the harmful over-pruning of crepe myrtles that can damage tree health and appearance. Learn proper pruning techniques to preserve beauty and longevity
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Trimming & Pruning
Signs Your Trees Need Pruning
Knowing when it’s time to trim your trees and how to protect trees after pruning are the first steps to creating a schedule that keeps your trees happy and healthy year-round.
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Property Maintenance & Landscaping
When Should Hedges Be Cut Back In Pacific Northwest
In the Pacific Northwest, hedges should be pruned in the late winter or early spring. March is usually a good month for hedge pruning.
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Trimming & Pruning
Can You Trim Shrubs In The Summer?
Learn about the correct timing when it comes to shrub trimming.
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Leaf & Needle Problems
Palm Tree Care: Should I Cut Off Brown Palm Leaves?
Giving your palm trees proper care includes understanding why their leaves may turn brown and how to best care for them. Here's what causes palm tree leaves to turn brown and what you can do about it.
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Trimming & Pruning
Should Mature Trees Be Pruned?
Here are some tips for trimming mature trees so you can keep your biggest leafy landscape components healthy. Learn when should mature trees be pruned and how often.
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Trimming & Pruning
Does Cutting Off Dead Branches Help A Tree?
Yes - cutting off dead branches does help a tree! Here's three science-backed reasons why, and as a bonus, learn if cut tree branches can grow back!
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Trimming & Pruning
What Happens If You Cut All the Branches Off of a Tree?
One cut. Two cuts. It started fine. Until you finished pruning and realized you cut off all the branches! Now what? Over time, it will likely recover. Start by...
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