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Tree Selection Guide

Plants Good for Flooding and Wet Areas (By Zone)

October 27, 2021

Concerned about flood damage to your plants? Find out which trees and shrubs like wet soil. Then, identify the best plants for wet areas in your zone (garden zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10).

5 Reasons to Prune During the Dormant Season

October 15, 2021

The dormant season temporarily slows tree growth, creating an ideal window to prune for current tree health and future tree growth.

Lawn Care & Maintenance

How To Control Crabgrass In Spring With Pre-Emergent

March 7, 2022

Control crabgrass now. Learn when to put down pre emergent in spring, how long after pre emergent you can seed and what temperature to apply pre emergent.

How to Clean Up the Landscape After a Snowy Winter

March 19, 2021

Leaf & Needle Problems

Palm Tree Care: Should I Cut Off Brown Palm Leaves?

December 1, 2022

Giving your palm trees proper care includes understanding why their leaves may turn brown and how to best care for them. Here's what causes palm tree leaves to turn brown and what you can do about it.

Tree Identification

Evergreen Tree Identification Guide: How to Tell the Difference Among Spruce, Fir and Pine Trees

December 17, 2020

Identifying evergreens can be tricky! Follow this guide on how to tell if you have a Spruce, Fir, or Pine tree by the shape of its needles and texture of cones. You will learn the different characteristics and differentiators.

Plant Health Care

How To Help Evergreen Shrubs With Winter Burn

April 11, 2019

Harsh sun actually works against evergreens in winter. Come springtime, these endlessly green plants might turn brown from the damage. Find out more here!

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Compost Shredded, Dry Leaves To Get These Leaf Compost Benefits

September 21, 2022

Learn how to compost leaves quickly including how to compost dry leaves, make leaf mold in garbage bags (leaf mulch) and how long it takes to compost leaves.

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