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.
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.
Plant Health Care
Common Winter Tree Bark Damage: Sunscald and Frost Cracks
February 20, 2020
During winter, tree trunks can fall victims to sunscald injury and frost cracks. Here are a few tips on preventative winter tree care and here’s how to repair split bark on trees.
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!
Tree Identification
Do I have a Flowering Dogwood Tree?
July 23, 2020
Dogwoods are most recognized for their cross-shaped white or pink bracts. They require 4-6 hours of sun each day and can grow in a variety of climates. Learn how to properly care for flowering dogwoods and the potential threats that can harm your tree.
Tree Identification
How To Tell What Type Of Tree I Have
May 17, 2021
With over 23,000 types of trees, which type do you have in your yard? Here's how to identify trees.
Trimming & Pruning
Is It Safe To Cut Pine Roots Growing Close To My House?
April 13, 2022
When pine tree roots grow near your home foundation, you might wonder whether or not you can cut the roots of a tree without killing it. We provide answers to the question: Can you cut pine tree roots?
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.
Insect & Disease Issues
Blue Spruce Tree Needles Turning Yellow, Brown, Then Dropping? Check For…
August 1, 2022
Yellow or brown needles falling off your spruce tree or Colorado blue spruce? Look for Rhizosphaera needle cast symptoms and manage this blue spruce needle cast.
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