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.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Plants Under Trees: Protect the Root Flare
September 18, 2025
Plant under trees without smothering the trunk. Choose clumping, shallow‑rooted companions, keep the root flare visible, and build a breathable mulch ring.
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.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Perennial Plant Care: What You Need to Know About Cutting Back Perennials
November 19, 2020
All perennials need to be cut back for healthy growth. Depending on the type of plant some should be cut back in late fall or early winter, while others in spring. Learn how to properly cut back your perennials and which perennials need back in fall or spring.
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.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Worst Mistakes Prepping Trees For Winter
November 14, 2019
Avoid these common mistakes when prepping your trees and plants for winter: incorrectly wrapping trees and shrubs, skipping tree pruning, not applying insect prevention oils, overwintering insects and not storing container plants properly.
Insect & Disease Issues
Invasive Palm Tree Pest: Palm Weevil Identification, Damage, & Management Methods
February 3, 2022
Palm weevils are invasive beetle species that pose a fairly serious threat to palm trees. Here’s what you should know about palm weevils, the damage they can cause, as well as treatment solutions.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Landscaping Tips For New Homeowners
April 25, 2019
Inspecting your landscape as a new or first-time homeowner, there may be red flags you didn’t know to look out for. Keep reading for a new homeowner’s guide to keeping your landscape in tip-top shape.
Leaf & Needle Problems
Newly Planted Tree Leaves Turning Brown, Yellow Or Wilting? Try…
May 16, 2022
Spot problems with your newly planted trees? If your newly planted tree has leaves wilting, leaves turning yellow or looks like it's dying, try this.
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