Whether you're picking out a tree for your landscape or making a list for this season's to-dos, we have your tree care questions answered.
Lawn Care & Maintenance
How to Get Rid of a Lawn Full of Weeds
June 21, 2022
If you've been thinking, "My lawn is all weeds!", try the best way to get rid of weeds permanently. We'll share tips on how to kill them in the lawn without killing the grass and how to get rid of them naturally.
Buying a House with Big, Mature Trees Near House or Foundation
April 5, 2022
Buying a house with big, mature trees? Learn how big trees in the backyard save you money! But there are risks of having a big tree near or too close to the house: it could fall or it could damage the house foundation. Use this checklist before buying a house with big trees or dead trees.
Tree Identification
Do I Have a Winterberry Holly?
December 3, 2020
Learn how to identify a Winterberry Holly by its leaf, fruit, and bark. Winterberry Holly can grow in zones 3-9 and prefers acidic soil. The shrub needs at least 4 and up to 6 hours of uninterrupted sunlight per day and blooms in late spring.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Helping Trees Recover from Transplant Shock
May 3, 2022
Leaves dropping after transplant? Not sure if your trees in shock or dead? Learn how to save a dying transplanted tree and about tree transplant shock recovery.
Compost
What To Put In Compost To Start
October 31, 2022
Wondering what to put in compost to start? Learn how to make compost from kitchen waste and how to start a compost pile at home.
Tree Selection Guide
Fireproof Landscapes With Fire Resistant Plants, Trees & Shrubs
August 8, 2022
Learn what trees and shrubs are fire resistant in California including a fire resistant plant list and trees that can survive forest fires.
Lawn Care & Maintenance
First-Time, New Homeowner’s Guide To Lawn Care
April 16, 2019
A wonderfully green lawn is often the first thing you spot when you arrive at a potential home, So how can you keep your lawn looking its best? Read on to find out
Leaf & Needle Problems
Why Is My Tree Not Blooming?
April 9, 2020
Why is my tree not blooming? Get all the details on why: how trees know it’s time to grow in spring, what to do once your tree blooms, tree leaf out schedule for each region and what to do if you have a late bloomer.
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