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.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Worst Mistakes Prepping Trees For Winter
November 14, 2019
Avoid these common mistakes when prepping your trees and plants for winter: incorrectly wrapping trees and shrubs, skipping tree pruning, not applying insect prevention oils, overwintering insects and not storing container plants properly.
Leaf & Needle Problems
Bare Root Tree Not Leafing Out? Here's How Long It Takes to Grow
April 12, 2022
Bare root tree not leafing out or growing? How long before bare root trees get leaves? It can take up to six weeks! If it's been that long and it still has not leafed out, learn more how to tell if your tree is alive and what could be causing it not to grow!
Lawn Care & Maintenance
Recommended Lawn Mowing Heights By Season (Spring, Summer, Fall)
July 2, 2019
Read through the best height to mow your lawn based on the time of year and the type of grass you have.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Best Way to Deal with Stormwater: Rain Gardens
June 4, 2020
Rain gardens catch water that would have flowed into the street or flooded your yard. They naturally clean and release water into the soil. Follow these 5 easy steps on how to build your own rain garden and the best plants to use.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Winter Tree Care Tips for Roots, Trunks and Branches
November 21, 2019
Follow these winter tree care tips to keep your trees roots, trunk and branches healthy and strong through the cold, winter season. It’s the care you provide before and during that makes a difference.
Tree Identification
Tree Identification Guide: How to Identify an Elm Tree
June 24, 2021
What type of tree do I have? Learn how to identify if you have a beautiful elm tree by these characteristics and common types of elm tree species.
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.
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