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.

Tree Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have a Leyland Cypress?
December 30, 2021
Here are some important facts about the tree and tips for planting Leyland cypress so you can better care for them.

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.

Tree Identification
Hawthorn Trees: Varieties, Diseases, & Landscaping Tips for Your Yard
June 26, 2025
Discover the beauty and benefits of Hawthorn trees for your yard. Learn about common varieties, disease management, and landscaping tips.

Lawn Care & Maintenance
Best Way To Get Rid Of Grass Clippings? Compost! Here’s How.
October 12, 2022
Compost is the best way to get rid of grass clippings after mowing. Learn how to compost grass clippings and how long it takes for grass clippings to decompose.

Invasive Pest Alert for Illinois: Elm Zigzag Sawfly
May 1, 2025
The elm zigzag sawfly, an invasive species, is targeting elm trees in the Chicago region. Most trees recover from this pest, but weakened and stressed trees are at risk.

Lawn Care & Maintenance
Best Time To Overseed Lawn (Midwest, Northeast, South, West)
August 31, 2022
Here's the best time to overseed the lawn in the Midwest, Northeast, South and West. Reseeding lawns covers bare spots, and overseeding lawns helps with weeds.

Plant Health Care
When Do Flowering Trees Bloom in Spring, Including Fruit Trees
April 15, 2021
Everything you need to know about which fruit or flowering trees bloom in spring. Get a list of trees by growing zones that have pink or yellow flowers, and which flowering trees have the longest bloom. Is your fruit or flowering tree not blooming? Learn why!
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