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.
Plant Health Care
Does a Late Spring Frost or Snowfall Damage Trees?
March 14, 2022
Learn more about late spring frost damage including maple, redbud, lilac, magnolia and japanese maple tree frost damage and why japanese maples lose leaves after a late spring frost
Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
How to Spot—And Protect—Trees from Lightning
July 19, 2021
What exactly happens when lightning strikes a tree? Learn that and how to tell if a tree was hit by lightning. Plus, you can protect your trees from lightning damage.
Insect & Disease Issues
How to Get Rid of White Fuzzy Fungus on Plants (Powdery Mildew)
July 19, 2022
Notice fuzzy white stuff on your plants or plant stems? It's likely powdery mildew! It generally doesn't harm your tree, but it sure doesn't look good! Get rid of it by...
Trimming & Pruning
Can I Use a Hedge Trimmer or Pole Saw to Trim My Trees?
May 28, 2019
Learn about the trimming tools that work best on trees and the ones that don’t.
Leaf & Needle Problems
Why Are Trees Losing Leaves In August Or Early Fall?
September 1, 2021
A reader asked why her oak tree was losing all its leaves summer. If your tree is losing leaves in early summer (June) or late summer (August), find out why. We outline why oak, maple and ash trees lose leaves in summer. Or if you're seeing tree leaves lose leaves early in the fall, click here!
Plant Health Care
How to Save Fruit Tree Blossoms and Fruit from a Late Freeze
April 23, 2020
Learn how you can protect your citrus trees, peach trees and apple trees from late frost and the factors affecting freeze damage. You should plan to cover your fruit tree whenever the temperatures is expected to drop below 28 degrees F.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How to Protect Trees from Winter Salt or Rock Salt Damage
February 18, 2021
Restoring tree health after spotting signs of rock salt damage requires management from both you and your local arborist.
Tree Selection Guide
Fast Growing Trees That Deer Likely Won’t Damage
August 13, 2019
Read about what to do if you’re looking for a quick-growing tree that deer won’t chow down.
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