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...
Trimming & Pruning
Shrub Pruning: Why It Matters
September 8, 2022
Pruning shrubs is an essential step in the shrub maintenance process. Here are some benefits of shrub pruning and how to best trim these plants to ensure their long-lasting good health.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
When to Remove Tree Wrap or Tree Guards After Winter
February 28, 2019
With protective wrap swaddled around trunks in winter, our trees can safely make it through the tough season. Read on to find out when you should remove tree wrap.
Leaf & Needle Problems
Why Are My Trees Shedding or Losing Leaves in Spring?
March 28, 2022
For some trees, spring leaf drop is perfectly normal, But if you don’t have a tree that naturally loses its leaves in spring and your tree leaves appear curled, spotted, or brown, your tree could have an infection called anthracnose. Learn more about spring leaf drop and how to manage anthracnose.
Lawn Care & Maintenance
How To Get Rid Of Crabgrass In The Summer
June 13, 2022
Learn what crabgrass looks like, why crabgrass is bad and how to get rid of crabgrass with and without chemicals. Here are steps to remove and kill crabgrass in summer.
Leaf & Needle Problems
What "Pine" Trees Lose Their Needles in Winter?
January 30, 2018
What pine trees lose their needles in winter, and when do pine needles stop falling? Over your pine shedding needles? Pick pine/evergreen trees that don't drop needles!
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Best Trees To Replace Ash (Ash Tree Alternatives By Zone)
June 20, 2022
If you removed an ash because of emerald ash borer, plant an ash tree replacement species. Discover the best ash tree alternatives to replace ash trees.
Tree Identification
Do I have a Flowering Dogwood Tree?
July 23, 2020
Dogwoods are most recognized for their cross-shaped white or pink bracts. They require 4-6 hours of sun each day and can grow in a variety of climates. Learn how to properly care for flowering dogwoods and the potential threats that can harm your tree.
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