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
Skip the Sugar Water - Best Care for Christmas Trees
December 1, 2021
Wondering how to keep your Christmas tree alive? What do you put in Christmas tree water to keep the tree fresh? Here are the best care tips from industry experts.
Insect & Disease Issues
Tree Pests vs Beneficial Insects
May 30, 2024
Beneficial insects can play a vital role in maintaining the health and balance of tree ecosystems by preying on or parasitizing harmful insects, pollinating flowers, decomposing organic matter, and contributing to nutrient cycling. Let’s explore the world of tree pests versus beneficial insects.
Soil Care & Mulching
How to Keep Soil Healthy For Your Plants
January 25, 2023
Here's how to improve soil quality and how to keep soil fertile, so your plants can thrive.
Soil Care & Mulching
What Does Mulch Do? Everything About Mulch
April 24, 2026
What does mulch do? Learn how mulch supports soil health, regulates temperature & protects tree roots for long-term growth.
Plant Health Care
Newly Planted Shrub Care & Maintenance
April 6, 2023
Newly planted shrubs require some special maintenance and attention to ensure they grow healthy roots. Here’s how to help bushes grow so you can give your new shrub the best start possible.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
How to Take Care of a Newly Planted Tree (5 Easy Steps)
October 29, 2020
Caring for a newly planted tree should be comprehensive, but it doesn’t have to be complicated! With the five quick tips below, you can get your new tree off to a great start.
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.
Plant Health Care
What Are These Green Spots on My Tree’s Trunk or Branches?
May 9, 2022
Do you have green fungus on tree branches or green spots on your tree bark? Learn more about tree bark fungus identification and treatment. Often, you’ll see moss, lichen, or algae. None of which hurt the tree, but learn how you can get rid of lichen (if you do it right).
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