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How to Get Rid of Spring Webworms or Eastern Tent Caterpillars

May 2, 2022

Spot spring webworms in your trees? Learn how harmful tent caterpillars are to trees and how to get rid of tent worms or tent caterpillars. You can usually remove them by hand and kill them by dropping them into water and dish soap. But if you have lots, use a tent caterpillar spray.

Tree Planting & Transplanting

Tree Transplanting: Cutting Tree Roots Without Killing A Tree

April 16, 2020

Before transplanting a tree there’s crucial root prep involved. But before you attempt to prune tree roots on your own, read this post to learn how to keep your tree as safe as possible in the process.

Tree Planting & Transplanting

How To Transplant A Tree: What To Do And What Not To Do

April 16, 2021

Trimming & Pruning

Why You Should Be Removing Ivy From Trees (And How To Do It!)

June 8, 2022

Does it harm trees for ivy to grow? Learn if you should remove ivy from trees and the best techniques for removing ivy from trees. You can even kill ivy with vinegar.

Trimming & Pruning

Wait – Before You Use Pruning Sealer On Trees…

April 14, 2021

After pruning (or trimming) your trees, should you use pruning sealer or pruning paint?

Leaf & Needle Problems

Why Your Tree is Not Growing Leaves in Spring (Cherry, Elm & Ash)

May 18, 2022

Why is your tree not growing leaves in spring? Including why cherry, elm and ash trees are not leafing out.

Trimming & Pruning

Avoid Pruning Oak Trees in Summer – Oak Wilt Causes

August 2, 2021

If you love oak trees as much as us, you’ve dreaded the deadly oak wilt disease. Read on to learn why, pruning oak trees in summer increases their risk of oak wilt.

Trimming & Pruning

Help! How Do I Fix a Topped Tree?

November 8, 2021

Topping trees is harmful. If you already topped your tree and cut off its top, learn how to fix it. With these 5 steps, you can likely repair your topped tree.

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