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.
Plant Health Care
Tree Heat Stress Is Real: How to Protect Roots During Summer Heatwaves
June 12, 2026
Heatwaves don’t just stress leaves—your tree’s roots are at risk, too. Learn how to protect and revive roots with deep watering, mulch, and smart summer tree care.
Soil Care & Mulching
How to Tell if Soil is Compacted Around Trees and What to Do
October 13, 2021
Is your tree slow growing? You may have compacted soil. Test to confirm, then discover soil compaction remedies. Also see if you can plant trees in compacted soil.
Tree Identification
What Type of Palm Tree Do I Have?
October 1, 2020
The first step to identify the type of palm tree you have is looking closely at its leaves (aka “fronds”) and trunk. Follow this guide to learn more about your palm tree and how to properly care for it.
Tree Identification
Shrub Identification: Do I Have A Red Twig Dogwood?
January 11, 2024
Let’s talk about red twig dogwood shrubs, how large a red twig dogwood gets, and how to trim a red twig dogwood so you can properly care for this beloved bush in your home landscape.
Tree Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have a Leyland Cypress?
December 30, 2021
Here are some important facts about the tree and tips for planting Leyland cypress so you can better care for them.
Plant Health Care
Slow Vs. Fast Release Fertilizer: What’s The Difference And Which One Is Better?
June 2, 2022
We'll explore the difference between slow-release and fast-release fertilizer options for your tree care fertilization so you can choose between slow-release fertilizer vs. fast release.
Tree Identification
Shrub Identification: Do I Have a Japanese Holly?
November 18, 2021
Japanese holly is a handsome broadleaf evergreen shrub. Maybe you already have a Japanese holly in your yard or you’re thinking about planting one. Here are some popular Japanese holly varieties and some care tips.
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