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5 steps to Help Trees Survive Winter with Little Damage

December 7, 2021

There are ways to keep your trees safe and strong this winter. With five, simple steps, your trees will stand sturdy in the heaviest of winter storms.

Tree Selection Guide

The Best Trees For Blocking Wind & Act As A Windbreak

October 3, 2022

Discover the best windbreak trees in zones 5 through zone 9. Then, learn proper spacing for windbreak trees and how to plant trees for energy efficiency.

Plant Health Care

Are Bumps on Branches and Trunks (Burls) Bad for Trees?

July 5, 2022

If you spot growing bumps on your tree trunk or bumps on tree branches, those are burls on trees! But are burls bad for trees? Usually not. Burls typically don’t do any harm to trees. But you should get to the bottom of why they're growing. Look for...

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

How to Put Christmas Lights on Tall Outdoor Trees

December 13, 2021

Wondering how to hang Christmas tree lights on tall outdoor trees or evergreens? Use these steps and see how many feet of lights your outdoor trees need.

Tree Selection Guide

Fast Growing Trees That Deer Likely Won’t Damage

August 13, 2019

Read about what to do if you’re looking for a quick-growing tree that deer won’t chow down.

Tree Removal

What To Do With Uprooted Trees: Replant or Remove?

October 28, 2021

Since trees take a while to grow and provide the shade, look, or privacy you crave, it’s never easy to lose one. Let’s look at the reasons for uprooted trees and what options you have to help save them.

How to Reduce Wind and Storm Damage on Trees

June 28, 2021

Protect your trees from high winds and stressful weather with these storm prep practices.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

How To Help Trees Recover From Winter Dieback

March 19, 2020

Don’t panic! Winter tree dieback does not mean your tree is a goner. Learn how to recover your trees from these common winter damages: sunscald, winter desiccation, soil damage from salt, and snow and ice damage.

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