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
What to Do About Mushrooms Growing at the Base of Trees
November 17, 2021
Have you noticed mushrooms growing around your tree's base or roots? It may be dangerous. Learn how to identify and manage honey fungus on your tree.
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
Tree Identification: Do I Have A Sycamore Tree?
June 8, 2023
Learn how to properly identify a Sycamore tree with these tips and information.
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.
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.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Should I Wrap Trees for Winter Protection?
November 8, 2022
You bundle up in a heavy coat for winter, so should you help your trees cozy up, too? You should wrap your tree if...
Tree Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have An Oak Tree?
April 27, 2023
Here are some oak tree identification tips to help you better recognize these landscape giants.
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