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Planting Trees Near Driveway
Tree Selection Guide
Best Trees to Plant Near a Driveway by Zone
Here’s a list of the best trees to plant near a driveway for shade, fast-growing, and narrow driveway. All organized by growing zones, growth heights, and things to consider.
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Trimming & Pruning
Should I Be Pruning Fruit Trees in Summer?
When to trim your fruit trees? Is summer pruning good for fruit trees? Read on to find out...
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Leaf & Needle Problems
Palm Tree Fronds Turning Brown or Drooping on Outdoor Palm Trees? Try…
Does your palm tree have droopy, discolored leaves? Get back to enjoying your dreamy palm trees with this advice on restoring a droopy, brown tree.
Ivy Growing On Trees
Trimming & Pruning
Why You Should Be Removing Ivy From Trees (And How To Do It!)
Does it harm trees for ivy to grow? Learn if you should remove ivy from trees and the best techniques for removing ivy from trees. You can even kill ivy with vinegar.
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Plant Health Care
What Is the Best Fertilizer for Palm Trees – and When to Fertilize
What kind of fertilizer do you use on a palm tree? A slow-release fertilizer made for palm trees is best. Homemade palm fertilizers don't provide enough nutrients, but you can fertilize with Epsom salts if they have lack magnesium. Also, learn when to fertilize palms, even in Florida.
Winter Tree Care Dormant Pruning
Trimming & Pruning
When Is The Best Time To Prune Trees?
We answer your most common questions about when to trim, or prune, trees to promote healthy growth.
Winter Injury
Plant Health Care
Freeze and Thaw Damage on Trees
Read how fluctuating winter temperatures and frost can affect tree growth and cause other types of winter injury. Mulching trees in fall and tree guards are just a couple things you can do to help minimize damage, learn more.
Pin Oak Tree Care
Tree Identification
Do I Have a Pin Oak?
Pin oak trees are one of the fastest-growing shade trees. Here are some characteristics to help identify if you have a pin oak. Hint, the pin oak tree leaves stand out among other oaks.
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