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.
Insect & Disease Issues
How to Manage Scale: Early Prevention is Key
September 15, 2022
Scale is a common pest of landscape trees and shrubs that can easily be overlooked. Here are visible symptoms of an infestation and how to get rid of scale on trees.
Plant Health Care
Signs Of Underwatering Trees Or Overwatering Trees
July 25, 2022
Learn the difference between overwatering and underwatering a tree including signs of overwatering, signs of underwatering trees and how to fix an overwatered tree.
Plant Health Care
Can You Stop A Fruit Tree From Leaking Sap (Cherry, Plum Or Peach)?
May 4, 2022
Colleen said, “I have a plum tree that's oozing sap, and many branches feel dead. Is this OK?” Stop the tree from leaking sap and see if plum tree sap is edible.
Plant Health Care
What Time of Year Do Pine Trees Drip Sap (and Can I Stop It?)
February 21, 2022
What time of year do pine trees drip sap, and how much pine sap is excessive? If it's golden brown, no need to stop tree sap from running or sapping. That's normal in spring. But if you see your pine tree oozing white sap (or a white substance on pine trees), there's a problem. Click here for more.
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...
Insect & Disease Issues
Signs of Tree Boring Insects
July 30, 2020
Common tree borers include the Emerald Ash Borer, Locust Borer, Bronze Birch Borer, and Longhorned Beetles. Learn which types of trees are at risk, where you’ll find these tree borers, common tree symptoms, and how to get rid of the tree borer.
Plant Health Care
Can Winter Root Damage Happen Without Snow? Protecting Tree Roots in Snowless Winters
December 4, 2025
Snow acts as nature’s insulation for tree roots — so what happens when winter arrives without it? Learn how bare soil affects tree survival, signs of winter root damage, and expert tips to protect your trees during snowless winters.
What Happens If Tree Roots Freeze?
December 5, 2024
Learn what happens to tree roots in winter, signs of tree root damage from freezing, and how to protect roots from cold temperatures. Discover if tree roots grow in winter and how to keep them healthy until spring.
No Results