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How To Dig Around & Trench Through Tree Roots

March 28, 2022

“How can I dig a 3-foot deep trench line near my 100-year-old oak without damaging it?” Learn how the best way to dig through (or cut through) tree roots.

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.

Plant Health Care

Top 5 Most Common Tree Problems and Solutions

July 5, 2021

What's wrong with your tree? Here are the 5 top most common tree problems and solutions.

Tree Removal

What To Do With Uprooted Trees: Replant or Remove?

October 28, 2021

Since trees take a while to grow and provide the shade, look, or privacy you crave, it’s never easy to lose one. Let’s look at the reasons for uprooted trees and what options you have to help save them.

Tree Planting & Transplanting

Can You Plant A Tree Where Another Died?

May 5, 2022

Planting a tree where your old tree died can be tricky. To avoid replant disease and ensure tree planting success, follow these tips on how to plant a tree properly.

Plant Health Care

It Looks Like The Roots Are Strangling My Tree

June 11, 2020

Tree girdling roots is commonly caused by improper planting, like piling too much mulch up against the tree trunk. To help alleviate girdling roots, a certified arborist will use a special tool with compressed air to excavate the soil without damaging the tree.

Best And Worst Trees To Plant Near A House

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

How To Protect Trees During Construction

March 21, 2024

Learn how to protect your trees by taking the right steps before, during, and after construction.

Plant Health Care

When Do Tree Roots Grow The Most?

April 4, 2022

Do trees grow in winter? When do tree roots grow the fastest? Find everything you want to know about tree root growth - including how to help trees grow faster!

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