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.
Soil Care & Mulching
How to Perform a Soil Test (And Why You Need One!)
April 9, 2019
A soil test gives you all sorts of valuable information about the best way to care for your plants. Below, find how, and why, to do a soil test.
Plant Health Care
Fall Tree Care in Dry Weather: Tips for Homeowners
October 16, 2025
Cool fall air can hide dry soil. Learn how to protect tree roots from autumn drought with deep watering, mulch, and proper soil care.
Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
Step-By-Step: How To Clean Up The Yard & Trees After A Storm
August 29, 2022
Clean up your yard after the storm! Use these 7 steps to help your trees, plants and shrubs recover.
Lawn Care & Maintenance
How to Identify Crabgrass
July 16, 2020
Crabgrass looks like a coarse, yellowish-green clump of grass. There are plenty of Crabgrass look-alikes that can be commonly mistaken as other lawn weeds. Learn the distinguishing factors to help identify the lawn weed in your yard. Also, how to effectively get rid of crabgrass.
Plant Health Care
What to Do About Mushrooms Growing at the Base of Trees
November 17, 2021
Have you noticed mushrooms growing around your tree's base or roots? It may be dangerous. Learn how to identify and manage honey fungus on your tree.
Insect & Disease Issues
How to Get Rid of Thrips: Control & Prevention
April 22, 2021
Learning how to prevent thrips begins with keeping plants moist since thrips are usually drawn to those that are too dry. Early detection and a practice called integrated pest management are also important here, learn more.
Leaf & Needle Problems
How to Stop Needles from Falling Off Your Christmas Tree
December 13, 2022
Tired of sweeping up those prickly needles after stepping on them? Well, try this trick to stop that!
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Clean Cuts
November 9, 2021
In terms of tree care and maintenance, late fall and even early winter are perfect times to clean pruning tools and yard supplies - when they're not in use.
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