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.
Insect & Disease Issues
How To Get Rid of Black Fungus on My Tree’s Trunk or Branches
April 12, 2022
Black fungus on your tree trunk or tree branches? Black knot disease is common in chokecherry trees and plum trees. Although you can eat plums from a tree with black knot, you should still contact an arborist to learn how to get rid of black knot on trees and how you can treat black knot fungus!
Soil Care & Mulching
How To Prepare Your Soil For Spring Gardening
March 24, 2022
Learn how to improve soil quality in your home landscape with important soil preparation steps, including how to conduct a soil test and how to prepare your soil for spring.
Plant Health Care
What Are These Green Spots on My Tree’s Trunk or Branches?
May 9, 2022
Do you have green fungus on tree branches or green spots on your tree bark? Learn more about tree bark fungus identification and treatment. Often, you’ll see moss, lichen, or algae. None of which hurt the tree, but learn how you can get rid of lichen (if you do it right).
Plant Health Care
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.
Insect & Disease Issues
How to Get Rid of Spring Webworms or Eastern Tent Caterpillars
May 2, 2022
Spot spring webworms in your trees? Learn how harmful tent caterpillars are to trees and how to get rid of tent worms or tent caterpillars. You can usually remove them by hand and kill them by dropping them into water and dish soap. But if you have lots, use a tent caterpillar spray.
5 Reasons to Prune During the Dormant Season
October 15, 2021
The dormant season temporarily slows tree growth, creating an ideal window to prune for current tree health and future tree growth.
Plant Health Care
What to Do About Mushrooms Growing at the Base of Trees
November 17, 2021
Have you noticed mushrooms growing around your tree's base or roots? It may be dangerous. Learn how to identify and manage honey fungus on your tree.
Plant Health Care
What Time of Year Do Pine Trees Drip Sap (and Can I Stop It?)
February 21, 2022
What time of year do pine trees drip sap, and how much pine sap is excessive? If it's golden brown, no need to stop tree sap from running or sapping. That's normal in spring. But if you see your pine tree oozing white sap (or a white substance on pine trees), there's a problem. Click here for more.
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