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It Looks Like The Roots Are Strangling My Tree

June 11, 2020

Tree girdling roots is commonly caused by improper planting, like piling too much mulch up against the tree trunk. To help alleviate girdling roots, a certified arborist will use a special tool with compressed air to excavate the soil without damaging the tree.

Tree Planting & Transplanting

Right Tree, Right Place: Tree Roots

August 4, 2022

Here are trees with invasive roots and what you can do to best manage them if you have them in your yard.

Leaf & Needle Problems

Why Does My Tree Have No Leaves On Top? (Maple, Birch & Ash)

June 6, 2022

Is my tree dead if it has no leaves on top? The top of tree looks dead but the bottom is alive. Learn why your maple tree, birch tree and ash tree have no leaves on top.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Fact or Fiction: Five Ways You May Be Harming Your Trees

May 14, 2020

Read over these 5 ways you may be harming trees and didn’t know it! In this post, we offer a few common tree care missteps and what you should avoid to ensure your tree’s health and growth.

Tree Planting & Transplanting

How to Fix a Tree Planted Too Deep

May 5, 2021

Did you make the most common tree planting mistake? Check that you didn’t plant your tree too deep. See if you planted your new tree too deeply and learn how to fix the problem.

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Tree Planting & Transplanting

Should Burlap or Wire Baskets Be Removed When Planting Trees?

October 18, 2022

Even if it's organic, you should remove as much of the burlap as you can. Then, only remove this much of the wire basket...

Tree Planting & Transplanting

In Too Deep?

June 24, 2021

Planting a tree right in the first place is the goal. Paying attention to the details in this process can mean a healthier, more vigorous, and successful tree that will add multiple and growing benefits to your landscape for years to come.

Tree Watering

Do Tree Watering Bags Work?

May 30, 2019

Tree watering bags have numerous benefits, but in some cases, they come with drawbacks.

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