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.
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.
Trimming & Pruning
Signs Your Trees Need Pruning
March 20, 2025
Knowing when it’s time to trim your trees and how to protect trees after pruning are the first steps to creating a schedule that keeps your trees happy and healthy year-round.
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.
Plant Health Care
How To Care For Fruit Trees In Early Spring
March 12, 2020
You should prune apple, pear, plum and cherry trees in early spring (late February and early April) before they leaf out. Get all the tips and details on how to care for fruit trees in spring.
Trimming & Pruning
3 Best Tree Trimming Tools To Own
January 31, 2022
It's best to prune trees when they're dormant. But, what kind of tools should you own to trim or prune trees? Discover the best three tree trimming tools.
Insect & Disease Issues
Protect Your Ash Trees: Spot the Early Signs of EAB
September 30, 2021
EAB can potentially wreak havoc on your ash tree, but spotting these four early warning signs could save the tree's life.
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
When Do Tree Roots Grow The Most?
April 4, 2022
Do trees grow in winter? When do tree roots grow the fastest? Find everything you want to know about tree root growth - including how to help trees grow faster!
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