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Tree Selection Guide

Best Trees For Hanging A Tree Swing (Tire, Wooden and Seat)

July 21, 2021

The most important step in installing a tree swing is choosing the right tree.

Insect & Disease Issues

Tree Pest (Insect): Black Twig Borer

May 13, 2021

Plants commonly affected by Black twig borer (also referred to as black coffee borer or black coffee twig) include black gum, dogwood, Japanese maple, and more. Learn what black twig borer looks like, the life cycle, and control and prevention methods.

Tree Planting & Transplanting

Is it Safe to Plant Trees in Summer?

August 4, 2021

You may be tempted to plant trees in the summer when the sun is shining, but is summer a good tree planting time? Follow these rules for best times to plant a tree so you can give your tree a solid start.

Tree Identification

Do I Have a Deodar Cedar?

February 25, 2021

Here’s your ultimate guide on how to identify a Deodar Cedar tree. Its name evolves from the word devadaru, which is Sanskrit for “timber of the gods.” And that’s not only in reference to its gracious, elegant aesthetics.

Tree Selection Guide

Landscape Design Idea for Privacy (Best Trees and Shrubs by Zone)

October 18, 2021

Looking to develop a landscape design for privacy in your backyard? Learn about the best regional species of shrubs and trees to privatize your space…

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

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Plant Health Care

Can You Repair or Stop a Tree Trunk From Rotting at the Base?

October 26, 2022

Uh-oh! Spot mushrooms or decay? If it looks like your tree is rotting, that's not good. It's very difficult to treat. But here's what you can do. Start by...

Trimming & Pruning

What Happens If You Cut All the Branches Off of a Tree?

October 24, 2022

One cut. Two cuts. It started fine. Until you finished pruning and realized you cut off all the branches! Now what? Over time, it will likely recover. Start by...

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