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Compacted Soil
Soil Care & Mulching
How to Tell if Soil is Compacted Around Trees and What to Do
October 13, 2021
Is your tree slow growing? You may have compacted soil. Test to confirm, then discover soil compaction remedies. Also see if you can plant trees in compacted soil.
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Girdling Root On Parking Lot Live Oak
Plant Health Care
It Looks Like The Roots Are Strangling My Tree
June 11, 2020
Tree girdling roots is commonly caused by improper planting, like piling too much mulch up against the tree trunk. To help alleviate girdling roots, a certified arborist will use a special tool with compressed air to excavate the soil without damaging the tree.
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Tree Transplanting
Tree Planting & Transplanting
How To Transplant A Tree: Step-by-Step Tutorial
October 22, 2019
For a smooth tree transplanting process, follow our comprehensive step-by-step tutorial on how to replant a tree and the best of the year. For large trees with trunks larger than 2 inches, we recommend leaving to the professionals.
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Tree With No Branches Over Pruned Tree
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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Guy Mulching Edit
Soil Care & Mulching
Should I Mulch Around Trees Or Not? Yes, And Here’s Why
April 18, 2022
Do you have to mulch around trees? Should you mulch around your trees? YES. Here's five reasons science proves why you should put mulch around trees.
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Stump Grinding
Tree Removal
Is Tree Stump Removal Necessary, Or Is It Better To Grind A Stump?
March 21, 2019
After removing a tree, what's left behind is that stump! Should you leave it, remove it Or, what about grinding the stump? Keep reading for answers about why and how to remove a tree stump.
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Root Crown Excavatoin 2
Soil Care & Mulching
Removing Tree Roots Above Ground: Will It Harm Or Kill The Tree?
September 29, 2021
Winter is coming, and it’s the best time to safely prune the roots of your tree. Learn how above ground roots can be cut without hurting your tree
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Insect & Disease Issues
Are Box Tree Moths Dangerous?
August 8, 2024
Box tree moths can cause substantial damage to boxwoods, potentially leading to their death if not managed promptly. Learn how to manage and treat.
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