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.
Trimming & Pruning
Can You Keep Big Trees Small or Limit Tree Height?
April 5, 2022
Learn how you can limit tree height and how to keep big trees small. You can’t actually stop a tree from growing taller or stunt the growth of a tree, but you can limit tree height by pruning it to keep it small. You can even keep a cherry tree or oak tree small by pruning it the right way.
Tree Selection Guide
Fall Foliage: Best Trees and Shrubs for Red Fall Color
November 12, 2020
Here’s a comprehensive list of the best trees and shrubs for red fall color. Included are details for optimal planting zones, sun exposure recommendations, and soil needs.
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.
Soil Care & Mulching
How to Tell if Soil is Compacted Around Trees and What to Do
October 13, 2021
Is your tree slow growing? You may have compacted soil. Test to confirm, then discover soil compaction remedies. Also see if you can plant trees in compacted soil.
How To Protect Your Trees From The Periodical Cicadas in 2024
May 1, 2024
Let’s learn more about what states will have cicadas in 2024 and answer the question, “Do cicadas damage trees and plants?” so you can better prepare for these insects this spring.
Leaf & Needle Problems
Why Is My Tree Not Blooming?
April 9, 2020
Why is my tree not blooming? Get all the details on why: how trees know it’s time to grow in spring, what to do once your tree blooms, tree leaf out schedule for each region and what to do if you have a late bloomer.
Trimming & Pruning
How to Prune or Trim Young Trees for Structure and Form
June 14, 2021
Wondering if you should prune your young tree? Find out how and when to prune your trees.
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.
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