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.
Plant Health Care
Protecting Trees From Heavy Snow
February 20, 2025
Protecting trees in the snowbelt, where winter weather can get rough, is important to ensure they come back to life with vigor in the spring.
Plant Health Care
Can Winter Root Damage Happen Without Snow? Protecting Tree Roots in Snowless Winters
December 4, 2025
Snow acts as nature’s insulation for tree roots — so what happens when winter arrives without it? Learn how bare soil affects tree survival, signs of winter root damage, and expert tips to protect your trees during snowless winters.
Insect & Disease Issues
Signs of Tree Boring Insects
July 30, 2020
Common tree borers include the Emerald Ash Borer, Locust Borer, Bronze Birch Borer, and Longhorned Beetles. Learn which types of trees are at risk, where you’ll find these tree borers, common tree symptoms, and how to get rid of the tree borer.
Tree Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have An Oak Tree?
April 27, 2023
Here are some oak tree identification tips to help you better recognize these landscape giants.
Tree Identification
Shrub Identification: Do I Have A Red Twig Dogwood?
January 11, 2024
Let’s talk about red twig dogwood shrubs, how large a red twig dogwood gets, and how to trim a red twig dogwood so you can properly care for this beloved bush in your home landscape.
Insect & Disease Issues
Viburnum Leaf Beetle: Tree Pest Alert
June 27, 2024
Here’s what Viburnum Leaf Beetle tree damage looks like with a list of susceptible tree species and resistant tree species.
Tree Selection Guide
Fast-Growing Trees for Privacy (By Zone)
September 13, 2022
Want privacy in your yard without a big brown fence getting in the way? By planting privacy trees you get the best of both worlds–fresh, green landscaping that doubles as a hideaway. Learn more about what trees and shrubs would make the best privacy screen for your area.
Plant Health Care
Tree Heat Stress Is Real: How to Protect Roots During Summer Heatwaves
June 12, 2026
Heatwaves don’t just stress leaves—your tree’s roots are at risk, too. Learn how to protect and revive roots with deep watering, mulch, and smart summer tree care.
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