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 Selection Guide
Plants Good for Flooding and Wet Areas (By Zone)
October 27, 2021
Concerned about flood damage to your plants? Find out which trees and shrubs like wet soil. Then, identify the best plants for wet areas in your zone (garden zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10).
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Building a Retaining Wall Near Trees? Or Planting Near a Wall?
November 15, 2022
Trees and retaining walls can live in harmony. But, to do that, they've got to have their space. Start by...
Plant Health Care
What is the Best Fertilizer for Evergreen Trees?
October 11, 2022
Got an evergreen with a "blah" color? Do a soil test to see if it needs fertilizer. Then, decide between a slow-release product or evergreen spike. First...
Plant Health Care
Getting Rid of Sweetgum Tree Balls
June 29, 2022
Learn when sweetgum tree balls fall, if they're edible and how to stop sweetgum trees from producing. Or you could plant a fruitless sweetgum tree as an alternative.
Tree Selection Guide
The Best and Worst Trees to Plant Near a House (By Zone)
April 19, 2022
Learn about the worst trees to plant near your house and what trees to avoid such as the white ash and oak because of their widespread, invasive roots.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Is it Safe to Plant Trees in Summer?
August 4, 2021
You may be tempted to plant trees in the summer when the sun is shining, but is summer a good tree planting time? Follow these rules for best times to plant a tree so you can give your tree a solid start.
Is It Too Late To Trim Oak Trees?
January 2, 2020
Keep your Oak Trees strong and healthy with seasonal pruning. Find the oak tree trimming guidelines and timeframes for Austin, Georgetown and Lakeway Texas. You will also learn the best time to avoid pruning to help prevent oak wilt.
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!
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