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Black Knot Fungus Must Credit Joseph Obrien Usda Forest Service Bugwoodorg
Insect & Disease Issues
How To Get Rid of Black Fungus on My Tree’s Trunk or Branches
Black fungus on your tree trunk or tree branches? Black knot disease is common in chokecherry trees and plum trees. Although you can eat plums from a tree with black knot, you should still contact an arborist to learn how to get rid of black knot on trees and how you can treat black knot fungus!
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Plant Health Care
How April Weather Affects Tree Watering: Beyond ‘Dry vs. Wet’
April's changing weather means your tree watering schedule needs more than guesswork. Learn how soil, rain, and temps influence spring tree watering — plus tips by region.
Apple Scab
Insect & Disease Issues
Common Spring Plant & Tree Diseases Caused By Fungi
Fungi thrive in wet spring weather. Check your plants for symptoms using this list of plant and tree diseases caused by fungi. Then, learn how to help your plants.
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5 Reasons to Prune During the Dormant Season
The dormant season temporarily slows tree growth, creating an ideal window to prune for current tree health and future tree growth.
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Plant Health Care
Seasonal Boxwood Shrub Care
Here are some tips for how to care for boxwood shrubs so you can keep these hedges healthy and tidy all year long.
Dutch Elm Disease
Insect & Disease Issues
Are Your Trees Victims To Fall Fungal Diseases?
Maple Tar Spot
Leaf & Needle Problems
Why Are There Brown Or Black Spots On My Maple Leaves?
Learn what is the treatment for black spots on maple tree leaves including maple leaf fungus and what maple tar spot is.
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Soil Care & Mulching
Why You Need to Keep Mulch Away from Tree Trunks
Mulching is great for your trees, but piling it too high and covering a tree's trunk, can cause decay. Learn why you should keep mulch away from tree trunks and how having mulch too thick around your tree can cause moisture build-up and could smother your tree's roots. Click here for more here!
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