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Best Trees to Plant for Shade for Your Front & Back Yard

May 6, 2021

Trees come in all shapes and sizes, and you want to get the one that most fits your specific climate and conditions, here is our list of the best trees to plant near your house for shade.

Insect & Disease Issues

Beech Leaf Disease & The Ecosystem

August 31, 2023

Learn how Beech trees are prevalent in neighborhoods and forests, making up an important part of the overall ecosystem in helping fight climate change and providing food sources and shelters for animals and birds.

Trimming & Pruning

Does Cutting Off Dead Branches Help A Tree?

October 24, 2022

Yes - cutting off dead branches does help a tree! Here's three science-backed reasons why, and as a bonus, learn if cut tree branches can grow back!

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Plant Health Care

Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?

September 28, 2021

What causes leaf color change? The answer is chlorophyll. During the fall season these levels dip, letting carotenoids to be more visible for fall foliage.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Spring Flowering Bulbs to Plant in Fall

October 21, 2021

Get your list of flowering bulbs to plant this fall for a beautiful spring garden. Ideally, you want to plant spring bulbs in the fall -- anywhere from September to December, depending on your location and climate conditions.

Plant Health Care

Winter Watering for Evergreens: What You Need to Know

December 10, 2020

Once the ground is frozen, watering your evergreen isn’t necessary, but if you live in a warmer climate where the ground doesn’t freeze, you should water your evergreen in winter as often as it needs it. Proper watering can also help prevent winter burn on your evergreens.

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Plant Health Care

When Should You Stop Watering Trees, Perennials and Garden in Fall?

September 20, 2022

You've been watering your plants all summer long! The leaves have changed, so can you finally cross "water the garden" off your to-do list? Well, you can stop when...

Lawn Care & Maintenance

What’s Destroying My Lawn: Fall Armyworm Damage & Control

September 10, 2021

What’s damaging my lawn? It could be armyworms! Early feeding damage looks like drought-stressed grass but can quickly progress to complete browning if there are a lot of fall armyworms present., learn more.

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