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.
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...
Insect & Disease Issues
Tree Troubles in Wet Weather: Tri-State Pest & Disease Guide
July 10, 2025
Learn how wet weather impacts tree health in NY, NJ, and CT. Explore common pests and fungal diseases, their symptoms, and the trees they affect.
Lawn Care & Maintenance
How To Stop Tree Roots From Sprouting In The Lawn
June 22, 2022
Learn how to stop tree roots from sprouting in your lawn including how to prevent tree roots from sprouting and how to kill tree seedlings in your lawn.
Plant Health Care
Why is Water Coming Out of My Tree Trunk? (Bacterial Wetwood)
July 26, 2022
Is water pouring out of tree or tree trunk? This could be bacterial wetwood infection, also known as slime flux. Learn why your tree is leaking water and what you can do to help!
Plant Health Care
How To Get Rid Of Ants Near Your Trees
July 11, 2022
Learn how to get rid of ants on trees and plants and if ants are killing your tree. Are ants around tree roots good or bad?
Invasive Pest Alert for Illinois: Elm Zigzag Sawfly
May 1, 2025
The elm zigzag sawfly, an invasive species, is targeting elm trees in the Chicago region. Most trees recover from this pest, but weakened and stressed trees are at risk.
Lawn Care & Maintenance
What Is This Whitish Gray (Or Whitish Pink) Fuzz On My Grass?
January 25, 2024
What is snow mold? It's a fungal disease that can create patches of whitish gray or whitish pink grass blades in late winter and early spring. Let's talk about how to prevent snow mold and how to get rid of snow mold in your home lawn.
Tree Identification
How To Tell What Type Of Tree I Have
May 17, 2021
With over 23,000 types of trees, which type do you have in your yard? Here's how to identify trees.
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