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.
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 Identification
Do I Have a Norway Spruce?
November 5, 2020
Learn how to easily identify a Norway Spruce by the tree’s shape, bark, needle color, and cone. Find details on how to properly care for Norway Spruces from suitable grow zones, ideal planting spots, and common threats.
Lawn Care & Maintenance
How Do I Get Rid of Ground Ivy or Creeping Charlie in My Yard?
May 23, 2019
Quick treatment methods followed by long-term lawn and garden care both help prevent Creeping Charlie.
Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
Does Cabling a Tree Really Work?
November 10, 2022
Tree cabling and bracing is a proactive and preventative technique to support a tree with a poor or weak structure. Protecting your tree and giving it some support where necessary can help it withstand harsh storms.
Plant Health Care
When to Start Watering Trees in Spring
March 5, 2020
Depending on where you live, you should start watering your trees anywhere from mid-March to early May. How much should you water new trees? When is the best time to water trees? Get your tree watering tips 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.
Tree Identification
Do I Have a Blue Spruce Tree?
August 6, 2020
Learn how to care for Blue Spruce Trees like a professional. The key to a thriving blue spruce tree is good soil drainage. These trees can be planted in zones 2-7 and do well in cold climates. They need at least 6 hours of sun but can’t handle excessively hot or humid weather conditions.
Insect & Disease Issues
Bagworms: Are They Harmful and How Can I Get Rid of Them?
April 26, 2022
Learn everything there is to know about Bagworms. What they look like, what type of damage they do and how you can get rid of them.
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