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
Identifying Common Spring and Summer Tree Insects (Pests)
June 2, 2021
Leaf curling or spots on new leaves? Learn what insect is damaging your tree - and how to stop it.
Tree Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have A Pawpaw Tree?
May 16, 2024
Here are key identification characteristics of a Pawpaw tree to help you identify them and decide whether they might make a great addition to your home landscape.
Winter Tree Care Checklist: Preparing Trees for Spring in 3 Steps
January 12, 2021
Follow these tips to help your trees remain strong throughout the winter season and prepare for healthy spring growth.
Leaf & Needle Problems
Why ‘Bradford’ Callery Pear Tree Leaves Are Brown, Black or Falling Off
June 14, 2022
Are your Bradford or ornamental pear tree leaves turning black, brown, dying or falling off? Your Bradford pear is likely dealing with a common springtime fruit tree infection: fire blight. Learn more about fire blight and how you can help your tree.
Insect & Disease Issues
Tree Pests vs Beneficial Insects
May 30, 2024
Beneficial insects can play a vital role in maintaining the health and balance of tree ecosystems by preying on or parasitizing harmful insects, pollinating flowers, decomposing organic matter, and contributing to nutrient cycling. Let’s explore the world of tree pests versus beneficial insects.
Trimming & Pruning
What Is Tree Topping and Why Topping Is Harmful to Trees
October 11, 2021
You heard it here. Tree topping is not good for trees. Learn why tree topping damages trees and the right way to reduce trees' height.
Tree Identification
Tree Identification Guide: How to Identify an Eastern Redbud Tree
July 29, 2021
Native to North America, Eastern redbud tree flowers are pea-like and rosy pink with tinges of purple on many varieties. They grow 20- to 30-feet tall and 25- to 30-feet wide, giving small landscapes just the right touch of color and interest.
Plant Health Care
It Looks Like The Roots Are Strangling My Tree
June 11, 2020
Tree girdling roots is commonly caused by improper planting, like piling too much mulch up against the tree trunk. To help alleviate girdling roots, a certified arborist will use a special tool with compressed air to excavate the soil without damaging the tree.
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