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.
Tree Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have A Beech Tree?
September 5, 2024
Learn how to identify a beech tree by discovering the unique characteristics of beech tree bark and leaves. Understand the benefits of having a beech tree in your yard and get tips on beech tree care and how to manage potential threats like beech leaf disease.
Insect & Disease Issues
Tree Galls in Spring: What Homeowners Should Know About Unusual Growths
March 20, 2026
Noticed strange growths on your tree's leaves or branches this spring? Learn what causes tree galls, how to identify them by species, and when they may signal a problem.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
How To Transplant A Tree: Step-by-Step Tutorial
October 22, 2019
For a smooth tree transplanting process, follow our comprehensive step-by-step tutorial on how to replant a tree and the best of the year. For large trees with trunks larger than 2 inches, we recommend leaving to the professionals.
Soil Care & Mulching
Why Is Soil Important for Tree Health and Growth?
April 16, 2026
Why is soil important for trees? Discover how soil structure, nutrients & drainage influence root health & long-term tree growth.
Plant Health Care
Can a Tree Freeze to Death in Winter?
February 7, 2022
Can a tree freeze to death? It's rare, but trees do freeze at certain temperatures (generally 20-20 degrees). Learn what happens to trees in the winter and how trees (including pine) survive winter.
Plant Health Care
April Tree Root Collar Inspections: What to Look For Before Leaf-Out
April 17, 2026
Spring is the best time to check for buried root flares, girdling roots, or mulch volcanoes. Learn what to look for during your April root collar inspection — and how professionals can help.
Soil Care & Mulching
Is a Christmas Tree Good for Mulch or the Compost Pile?
January 3, 2019
Don’t kick for Christmas tree to the curb after the holidays. Think about putting the tree to work in your garden by turning it into mulch or compost, learn more here!
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Are Exposed Tree Roots a Bad Thing? Get to the Root of the Problem
June 11, 2019
Exposed tree roots make it tough to landscape your yard and leave your trees vulnerable to damage. Read on to learn how surface roots can affect the health of your tree.
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