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
What Mulch is Best For Repelling Bugs?
June 25, 2020
What mulch is best for repelling bugs? Try cedar, melaleuca, or plastic mulch! Cedar is known to repel ants, moths, mosquitoes, and carpet beetles. Melaleuca is known to keep away termites. Plastic mulch deters aphids, thrips, and whiteflies.
Plant Health Care
How To Tell If A Tree Is Dead In Winter
January 25, 2022
In winter, many worry: Is my tree dead or dormant? Use this 3-step check to tell if your tree is dead in winter or just dormant.
Leaf & Needle Problems
Why ‘Bradford’ Callery Pear Tree Leaves Are Brown, Black or Falling Off
June 14, 2022
Are your Bradford or ornamental pear tree leaves turning black, brown, dying or falling off? Your Bradford pear is likely dealing with a common springtime fruit tree infection: fire blight. Learn more about fire blight and how you can help your tree.
Plant Health Care
How to Keep Your Landscape Resilient During Seasonal Summer Drought
July 22, 2021
Here’s your ultimate guide on how to keep plants alive during drought-like conditions, the visible signs of heat stress in plants, and post-heat stress plant care tips.V
Insect & Disease Issues
How To Tell If Your Pine Trees Are Dead Or Dormant
August 17, 2023
Here are common signs that your pine tree may be sick.
Trimming & Pruning
Wait – Before You Use Pruning Sealer On Trees…
April 14, 2021
After pruning (or trimming) your trees, should you use pruning sealer or pruning paint?
Trimming & Pruning
Can You Prune or Cut Tree Limbs in Summer?
July 26, 2022
Wondering if you can prune trees in the summer? Usually, it’s best to prune trees in the dormant season when they don’t have any leaves. However, there are always exceptions. Learn more which trees you can cut in the summer - and the ones you shouldn't!
Trimming & Pruning
Pruning Trees In Spring – Is It OK To Do?
April 13, 2022
You can do some spring tree pruning safely - as long as you know what trees to prune and why. Here's your guide to pruning trees in spring.
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