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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...

Insect & Disease Issues

How to Get Rid of Spring Webworms or Eastern Tent Caterpillars

May 2, 2022

Spot spring webworms in your trees? Learn how harmful tent caterpillars are to trees and how to get rid of tent worms or tent caterpillars. You can usually remove them by hand and kill them by dropping them into water and dish soap. But if you have lots, use a tent caterpillar spray.

Plant Health Care

How The Polar Freeze Could Affect Your Trees

January 10, 2021

Although snow is associated with frigid temperatures, the fluffy white snowflakes that often blanket your backyard this time of year actually help ensure the survival of your trees and plants through spring.

Trimming & Pruning

What Is Tree Topping and Why Topping Is Harmful to Trees

October 11, 2021

You heard it here. Tree topping is not good for trees. Learn why tree topping damages trees and the right way to reduce trees' height.

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Property Maintenance & Landscaping

How Do Deciduous Trees Prepare For and Survive Winter?

October 31, 2022

While it may look like trees hibernate all winter, they aren't dead or asleep! In fact, they keep working hard and growing. To have that kind of energy, they...

Trimming & Pruning

Why You Should Be Removing Ivy From Trees (And How To Do It!)

June 8, 2022

Does it harm trees for ivy to grow? Learn if you should remove ivy from trees and the best techniques for removing ivy from trees. You can even kill ivy with vinegar.

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Leaf & Needle Problems

Why Are Trees Losing Leaves In August Or Early Fall?

September 1, 2021

A reader asked why her oak tree was losing all its leaves summer. If your tree is losing leaves in early summer (June) or late summer (August), find out why. We outline why oak, maple and ash trees lose leaves in summer. Or if you're seeing tree leaves lose leaves early in the fall, click here!

Tree Planting & Transplanting

Plant These Seedless Maples Without Helicopter Seeds

April 11, 2022

Looking for a maple tree without helicopter seeds? Check out this list of seedless maples! And learn if the sienna glen maple vs autumn blaze maple is better!

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