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Benefits Of Hiring Certified Arborist
The Risk of Using an Uninsured and Unlicensed Arborist
Hiring an uninsured and unlicensed arborist for tree care services come with many risks and dangers to your tree and property. Tree work is a job for trained, certified arborist. Here are the warning signs of a dangerous arborist and why you should hire a certified and licensed tree care company.
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Trimming & Pruning
What Is Shearing, And How's It Different From Pruning?
From pinching to pruning to heading to shearing, no two cuts are the same, and each technique gives our plants a distinct look and feel. Below, find out which is best for your plant.
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Lawn Care & Maintenance
How Do I Get Rid of Ground Ivy or Creeping Charlie in My Yard?
Quick treatment methods followed by long-term lawn and garden care both help prevent Creeping Charlie.
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Lawn Care & Maintenance
What Causes Brown Spots On Lawns During The Fall?
Why does grass turn brown in the fall? Brown patches on lawn can appear due to weather change, winter prep or poor maintenance. To proactively prevent brown patches and relive your grass due to brown patch disease, follow these steps in this article for lawn care essentials.
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Tree Selection Guide
Trees with Non-Invasive Root Systems
Plant trees with roots that don't spread! Here are trees with non-invasive root systems, shade trees with small root systems and best trees for sidewalks!
Wind Break Trees
Tree Selection Guide
The Best Trees For Blocking Wind & Act As A Windbreak
Discover the best windbreak trees in zones 5 through zone 9. Then, learn proper spacing for windbreak trees and how to plant trees for energy efficiency.
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Tree Planting & Transplanting
When Is The Best Time Of Year To Plant Trees? (Evergreens and Maples)
With the summer heat gone, fall is the best time to plant new trees! But is it the best time to plant all trees? Is fall still the best time to plant evergreen, pine, maple, and birch trees?
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Plant Health Care
Skip the Sugar Water - Best Care for Christmas Trees
Wondering how to keep your Christmas tree alive? What do you put in Christmas tree water to keep the tree fresh? Here are the best care tips from industry experts.
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