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Fast Growing Tree for Privacy: Leyland Cypress

August 27, 2020

A leyland cypress should be planted in hardiness zones 6-10, and the tree needs at least 6 full hours of sunlight every day. It can grow to a height of 50 to 70 feet and should be planted in fall or spring. The most important thing is to avoid planting this evergreen in the heat of summer.

Plant Health Care

When Do Tree Roots Grow The Most?

April 4, 2022

Do trees grow in winter? When do tree roots grow the fastest? Find everything you want to know about tree root growth - including how to help trees grow faster!

Plant Health Care

Newly Planted Shrub Care & Maintenance

April 6, 2023

Newly planted shrubs require some special maintenance and attention to ensure they grow healthy roots. Here’s how to help bushes grow so you can give your new shrub the best start possible.

Leaf & Needle Problems

My Tree Has Empty Spots With No Leaves. What Should I Do?

June 18, 2019

Let’s get into the potential reasons why your trees might have leafless spots.

Plant Health Care

How to Tell if Your Brown, Yellow or Orange Cedar Tree is Dying

January 31, 2019

Are you seeing brown, yellow or orange needles on your cedar tree? If your cedar tree’s not living up to its “evergreen” name, keep reading to find out why.

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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.

The 5 To-Do's to Mark Off Your Spring Tree Care Checklist

February 18, 2021

Planting A New Tree Where One Was Removed Davey Tree

Tree Planting & Transplanting

Is It OK to Plant a Tree in the Same Spot?

April 19, 2022

Is it okay to plant a tree in the same spot where an old one was just removed? Planting a tree where a tree was before is possible. But no, it probably isn’t the best idea! Learn why and learn how close can you plant a tree to a stump and if it's ok to plant a new one over a ground out stump.

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