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.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
When Is The Best Time To Transplant Trees? (Pine, Oak & Maple)
November 7, 2022
When is the best time to move or transplant a tree? Is that the best time to transplant all trees, like pine, maple, and oak trees? Click for a detailed list!
Plant Health Care
Help A Newly Planted Evergreen Turning Yellow, Brown Or Dying
November 21, 2022
Is your newly planted evergreen turning yellow or brown? Learn if your newly planted evergreen is dying and how to fix it.
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...
Plant Health Care
Why Is Bark Falling Off My Tree (Oak, Pine, Ash, Maple)?
October 19, 2022
Why is your tree losing its bark? Should you be concerned? Click here to learn why bark is falling off your tree - including pine, oak and ash trees.
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.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
4 Things to Check Off Your Landscaping Spring Cleaning List
March 22, 2021
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.
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