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How to Care For Mature Trees

October 20, 2022

Here's how to keep mature trees healthy with proper watering, pruning, fertilization, and regular monitoring and maintenance.

Plant Health Care

Does a Late Spring Frost or Snowfall Damage Trees?

March 14, 2022

Learn more about late spring frost damage including maple, redbud, lilac, magnolia and japanese maple tree frost damage and why japanese maples lose leaves after a late spring frost

Plant Health Care

Why Do Evergreens Stay Green All Year?

January 7, 2021

Evergreens, like conifers, can conserve water during the summer and winter because of its special needle shape and waxy coating, so their leaves stay green year-round. What is the difference between deciduous and evergreen trees? Get all the evergreen tree care tips here.

Tree Selection Guide

Plants Good for Flooding and Wet Areas (By Zone)

October 27, 2021

Concerned about flood damage to your plants? Find out which trees and shrubs like wet soil. Then, identify the best plants for wet areas in your zone (garden zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10).

Plant Health Care

Freeze and Thaw Damage on Trees

February 6, 2020

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.

Soil Care & Mulching

The Proper Way to Mulch Your Trees

March 30, 2021

Take a tip from trees in the natural setting when you tackle mulching. Proper tree mulching helps trees retain water, combat weeds and regulate soil temperature.

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Plant Health Care

What Is the Best Fertilizer for Palm Trees – and When to Fertilize

March 21, 2022

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.

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Plant Health Care

What is the Best Fertilizer for Evergreen Trees?

October 11, 2022

Got an evergreen with a "blah" color? Do a soil test to see if it needs fertilizer. Then, decide between a slow-release product or evergreen spike. First...

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