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 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.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Can You Grow Evergreens In A Container?
February 18, 2021
Evergreens grow very well in containers and in most environments! The options are endless, so here's a list of the best evergreens to grow in pots by hardiness and height.
Plant Health Care
What Second Homeowners Should Check on Southern Trees After a Mild Winter
March 6, 2026
Returning to your Southern home this spring? Learn how mild winters affect trees in Florida and the Southeast — and what to inspect before growth and storm seasons begin.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
How To Protect Newly Planted Trees In Winter
February 4, 2021
Did you recently plant a new tree this season? Here’s what you need to know about how to properly care for newly planted trees from the harsh winter weather conditions. You will also find details on how to protect newly planted fruit trees from frost.
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!
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How Long Do White Fluffy Seeds Last on Cottonwood Trees?
May 9, 2022
Those white fluffy seeds in the air in spring are cottonwood seeds! But how long does cottonwood season last? Cottonwood trees shed cotton for several weeks from late spring to early summer. But can you stop them from producing cotton? Here's how to reduce or stop it entirely.
Plant Health Care
Why Healthy Tree Roots Matter More Than Leaves in Late Summer
August 7, 2026
Green leaves don’t always mean a healthy tree. Learn how late-summer heat, moisture, and soil conditions affect roots—and how to prepare your tree for fall.
Lawn Care & Maintenance
How to Keep Grass Green in Hot Summer Weather
August 9, 2022
Keeping your lawn green in the summer is easy! The solution lies in things you’re already doing. Learn 9 tricks to keep your lawn looking fresh all summer.
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