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, When And Why: The Best Way To Fertilize Trees
May 11, 2021
Learn when your tree needs to be fertilized, the best tree fertilizer and the best time to fertilize your trees...
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Can You Plant Trees, Shrubs or Evergreens in the Winter?
February 7, 2019
Interested in planting trees or shrubs in the winter? Here’s how to tell if it’s OK to plant in winter or if you should wait for a more suitable season.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Plants Under Trees: Protect the Root Flare
September 18, 2025
Plant under trees without smothering the trunk. Choose clumping, shallow‑rooted companions, keep the root flare visible, and build a breathable mulch ring.
Leaf & Needle Problems
Palm Tree Care: Should I Cut Off Brown Palm Leaves?
December 1, 2022
Giving your palm trees proper care includes understanding why their leaves may turn brown and how to best care for them. Here's what causes palm tree leaves to turn brown and what you can do about it.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Transplanting Evergreens 101
January 12, 2023
Here are some guidelines and tree moving tips so you can get a better idea of whether or not your favorite evergreen can be successfully transplanted to a new spot in your landscape.
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.
Plant Health Care
Late-Winter Tree Watering: Why February Moisture Matters More Than You Think
February 6, 2026
Learn why watering trees in February is more important than it seems, even during late winter dormancy. Discover how proper hydration prevents winter stress, supports root growth, and prepares trees for a healthy spring.
Tree Selection Guide
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.
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