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Landscape Favorites: Best Slow and Fast Growing Shrubs

July 8, 2021

Get your list of some low-maintenance fast-growing shrubs, as well as slow-growers, that bring texture and interest to your green space to give you all the options you need to boost your landscape’s appearance.

Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery

How To Support Tree Limbs

July 6, 2023

Protect your tree and property from any future damage with tree support systems. Understanding the type of tree support system your tree needs should be assessed by a certified arborist for the best outcome.

Tree Identification

Do I Have a Deodar Cedar?

February 25, 2021

Here’s your ultimate guide on how to identify a Deodar Cedar tree. Its name evolves from the word devadaru, which is Sanskrit for “timber of the gods.” And that’s not only in reference to its gracious, elegant aesthetics.

5 Reasons to Prune During the Dormant Season

October 15, 2021

The dormant season temporarily slows tree growth, creating an ideal window to prune for current tree health and future tree growth.

Plant Health Care

Common Winter Tree Bark Damage: Sunscald and Frost Cracks

February 20, 2020

During winter, tree trunks can fall victims to sunscald injury and frost cracks. Here are a few tips on preventative winter tree care and here’s how to repair split bark on trees.

Trimming & Pruning

What Is Shearing, And How's It Different From Pruning?

March 26, 2019

From pinching to pruning to heading to shearing, no two cuts are the same, and each technique gives our plants a distinct look and feel. Below, find out which is best for your plant.

Pick the Right Trees for Drought-Prone Landscapes

April 9, 2021

Plant Health Care

Can You Stop A Fruit Tree From Leaking Sap (Cherry, Plum Or Peach)?

May 4, 2022

Colleen said, “I have a plum tree that's oozing sap, and many branches feel dead. Is this OK?” Stop the tree from leaking sap and see if plum tree sap is edible.

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