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.
Leaf & Needle Problems
What’s Wrong with My Maple Tree and Its Leaves?
September 27, 2021
Does your maple tree look stressed? Look for maple dieback signs like small leaves and dying branches. Read to see if your maple tree is dying or how to save it.
Tree Removal
What to Do with a Tree Stump in the Front Yard? Hide It!
August 2, 2022
Have a tree stump left in your yard? Removing them can be costly. Instead, hide or convert. Try...
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.
Lawn Care & Maintenance
Best Time To Overseed Lawn (Midwest, Northeast, South, West)
August 31, 2022
Here's the best time to overseed the lawn in the Midwest, Northeast, South and West. Reseeding lawns covers bare spots, and overseeding lawns helps with weeds.
Insect & Disease Issues
Ganoderma Root Rot Treatment
May 20, 2021
“Ganoderma root rot” is a fungus that causes a wood-decaying infection that occurs through tree wounds, and attacks a variety of deciduous trees, such as maples, oaks, and honey locusts, as well as ashes, elms, and some conifers as well as palms. Here are symptoms and signs.
Compost
What To Put In Compost To Start
October 31, 2022
Wondering what to put in compost to start? Learn how to make compost from kitchen waste and how to start a compost pile at home.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
What To Do With Christmas Trees After The Holidays
January 4, 2022
What To Do With Christmas Trees after the Holidays
Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
How to Spot—And Protect—Trees from Lightning
July 19, 2021
What exactly happens when lightning strikes a tree? Learn that and how to tell if a tree was hit by lightning. Plus, you can protect your trees from lightning damage.
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