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.
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.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How To Properly Install A Tree Swing And Avoid Damage To My Tree
June 20, 2019
about the best approach to creating a kid-proof, tree-friendly swing.
Plant Health Care
Why Do Evergreens Stay Green All Year?
January 7, 2021
Evergreens, like conifers, can conserve water during the summer and winter because of its special needle shape and waxy coating, so their leaves stay green year-round. What is the difference between deciduous and evergreen trees? Get all the evergreen tree care tips here.
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!
Leaf & Needle Problems
Why Are My Trees Shedding or Losing Leaves in Spring?
March 28, 2022
For some trees, spring leaf drop is perfectly normal, But if you don’t have a tree that naturally loses its leaves in spring and your tree leaves appear curled, spotted, or brown, your tree could have an infection called anthracnose. Learn more about spring leaf drop and how to manage anthracnose.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Pros and Cons of Landscape Fabric
July 19, 2022
Curious about landscape fabric? Landscape fabric is usually made from a woven cloth material which works well under rock and gravel but usually isn't best in vegetable gardens. Learn the pros and cons of landscape fabrics and what alternatives you can use instead.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How To Protect Cedar Trees In Winter
February 17, 2021
Get all details here! How to best care for your cedar tree during cold, winter months with these tips on watering (how much and how often), when to wrap and unwrap cedar trees, and how to tell if your cedar tree is dying.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Help! I Have Trees Bent Over by Ice. What Do I Do?
February 27, 2020
The best thing to do with frozen tree branches is to leave them alone! Once the ice melts you can assess the tree branch for pruning. If a large tree branch breaks off from ice or snow, contact a local arborist to discuss options like cabling and bracing.
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