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Plant Health Care
Why You Should Fertilize Flowering Trees?
August 12, 2021
Fertilizing flowering trees can enhance your landscape aesthetics. By using a slow-release fertilizer it encourages blooms while increasing healthy growth. Fertilization strengthens trees by promoting a healthy root system, learn more.
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Overwintering Pests
Insect & Disease Issues
What Are Overwintering Pests and How To Prevent Them
January 23, 2020
Scale insects and Aphids are just a couple overwintering bugs that hide away on trees and shrubs during the winter season. Here’s what you need to know about scale and aphids, how to prevent them and treatment options.
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Plant Health Care
Can You Stop A Fruit Tree From Leaking Sap (Cherry, Plum Or Peach)?
May 4, 2022
Colleen said, “I have a plum tree that's oozing sap, and many branches feel dead. Is this OK?” Stop the tree from leaking sap and see if plum tree sap is edible.
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Dormant Pruning
Trimming & Pruning
What Exactly Does The Dormant Season Mean For Your Trees?
December 17, 2021
Tree dormancy is a phrase often used while discussing landscaping, but what exactly does it mean?
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Winter Injury
Plant Health Care
Freeze and Thaw Damage on Trees
February 6, 2020
Read how fluctuating winter temperatures and frost can affect tree growth and cause other types of winter injury. Mulching trees in fall and tree guards are just a couple things you can do to help minimize damage, learn more.
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Crepe Myrtle Tree
Tree Identification
Do I Have a Crepe Myrtle Tree?
September 3, 2020
Learn how to identify a myrtle tree by leaf shape and color, flower characteristics, and bark textures. Also gain insight on how to properly care for a crepe myrtle tree like how much sunlight requires, where to plant it, and the best time for trimming.
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How Do I Get My Hydrangea To Bloom
Plant Health Care
Why Won’t My Hydrangeas Bloom?
June 23, 2022
What would cause a hydrangea not to bloom? Here are the key factors -- including weather, fertilization, sun exposure, and pruning practices -- that are most commonly to blame for hydrangea not blooming.
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Lawn Care & Maintenance
How Often Should I Aerate My Lawn?
September 9, 2021
When it comes to aeration, how often you perform the service can be dependent on your soil type. Here are reasons why to aerate your lawn, the best time to aerate and overseed lawn, and mistakes to avoid
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