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.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Tapping Doesn’t Seriously Damage Maple Trees (But Don't Plug Holes)
February 28, 2022
Tapping doesn't seriously damage maple trees - if you do it right! First, learn if your maple tree is big enough to tap (and if so many taps you can make per maple tree). Then, at the end of the season, you shouldn't be plugging maple tap holes. Trees will grow over that tiny hole in no time!
Trimming & Pruning
Signs Your Trees Need Pruning
March 20, 2025
Knowing when it’s time to trim your trees and how to protect trees after pruning are the first steps to creating a schedule that keeps your trees happy and healthy year-round.
Tree Identification
Evergreen Tree Identification Guide: How to Tell the Difference Among Spruce, Fir and Pine Trees
December 17, 2020
Identifying evergreens can be tricky! Follow this guide on how to tell if you have a Spruce, Fir, or Pine tree by the shape of its needles and texture of cones. You will learn the different characteristics and differentiators.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
In Too Deep?
June 24, 2021
Planting a tree right in the first place is the goal. Paying attention to the details in this process can mean a healthier, more vigorous, and successful tree that will add multiple and growing benefits to your landscape for years to come.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
4 Tips on Caring for Newly Planted Trees
May 19, 2021
Recently planted a tree? Find all the tips you need for caring for newly planted trees below.
Tree Identification
How To Identify Dutch Elm Disease: Signs & Symptoms
April 13, 2023
Here are common signs and symptoms of Dutch Elm Disease and how to properly dispose of a tree with Dutch elm disease.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
5 Steps for Handling Snow Bent Tree Branches
January 24, 2022
Bill asked, "Should I shake the trees or otherwise try to remove the snow from the branches?” If trees are bent over in snow, usually, you shouldn't shake snow bent trees.
Fall Tree Care Checklist: Prepare Your Property for Challenging Winter Conditions
September 15, 2021
Follow this fall landscape checklist to keep your trees and landscape healthy through harsh winter conditions.
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