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 Prepare Your Soil For Spring Gardening
March 24, 2022
Learn how to improve soil quality in your home landscape with important soil preparation steps, including how to conduct a soil test and how to prepare your soil for spring.
Insect & Disease Issues
Spotted Lanternflies Predators
July 15, 2021
Because spotted lanternfly fly is an invasive species, there are a handful of natural predators here in the U.S. like chickens, praying mantis, squirrels, and bats. Get your full list of spotted lanternfly predators here.
Tree Selection Guide
Best Small Flowering Trees for Your Landscape
May 10, 2021
Here are some of the best small flowering trees that require little maintenance and give your landscape a pop of color. You will also learn which ones you should stay away from, and how to properly care for your trees during spring.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Tapping Doesn’t Seriously Damage Maple Trees (But Don't Plug Holes)
February 28, 2022
Tapping doesn't seriously damage maple trees - if you do it right! First, learn if your maple tree is big enough to tap (and if so many taps you can make per maple tree). Then, at the end of the season, you shouldn't be plugging maple tap holes. Trees will grow over that tiny hole in no time!
Tree Selection Guide
Salt Tolerant Evergreen Trees (By Zone)
February 14, 2022
Winter salt can dry out evergreens, making their needles brown or yellow. Instead, select salt tolerant evergreens trees for the northeast region and each zone.
Leaf & Needle Problems
Uh Oh - My Tree Has Buds, But No Leaves?
May 25, 2022
If your tree has buds but no leaves, what's going on? Learn why your tree buds are not opening and turning into leaves.
Plant Health Care
Live Christmas Tree Roundup: How to Select & Care for a Live Christmas Tree
November 11, 2021
There’s nothing more nostalgic than bringing a live evergreen tree into your home for the holidays. Let’s talk about the different types of live Christmas trees and how to care for them to ensure a holly jolly season for you and your family and friends.
Plant Health Care
Fall Tree Watering: Deep Hydration Before Winter
September 4, 2025
Learn why deep watering trees in fall is essential. Prevent drought stress, support root growth, and prepare your trees for a healthy spring.
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