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When Is The Best Time Of Year To Plant Trees? (Evergreens and Maples)

October 6, 2021

With the summer heat gone, fall is the best time to plant new trees! But is it the best time to plant all trees? Is fall still the best time to plant evergreen, pine, maple, and birch trees?

Tree Identification

How Many Tree Species Are There in North America?

November 30, 2023

In the entire world, there are over 65,000 tree types. The United States alone has 228 billion trees with roughly 30% of the country covered with forests.

Soil Care & Mulching

What Type Of Mulch To Choose: Mulch Selection Guide

May 16, 2019

It’s almost that time of year again to start mulching. Now’s a great time to read up on the various types of mulch and decide which one’s right for your landscape.

Soil Care & Mulching

Should I Mulch Around Trees Or Not? Yes, And Here’s Why

April 18, 2022

Do you have to mulch around trees? Should you mulch around your trees? YES. Here's five reasons science proves why you should put mulch around trees.

Plant Health Care

When Do Flowering Trees Bloom in Spring, Including Fruit Trees

April 15, 2021

Everything you need to know about which fruit or flowering trees bloom in spring. Get a list of trees by growing zones that have pink or yellow flowers, and which flowering trees have the longest bloom. Is your fruit or flowering tree not blooming? Learn why!

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Compost Shredded, Dry Leaves To Get These Leaf Compost Benefits

September 21, 2022

Learn how to compost leaves quickly including how to compost dry leaves, make leaf mold in garbage bags (leaf mulch) and how long it takes to compost leaves.

Insect & Disease Issues

How To Dispose Of Dead Ash Trees (Even If They Have EAB)

May 23, 2022

After you cut down a dead ash tree, what should you do with the ash borer wood? Can you use dead ash trees for firewood? Learn how to dispose of dead ash trees.

Plant Health Care

What Time of Year Do Pine Trees Drip Sap (and Can I Stop It?)

February 21, 2022

What time of year do pine trees drip sap, and how much pine sap is excessive? If it's golden brown, no need to stop tree sap from running or sapping. That's normal in spring. But if you see your pine tree oozing white sap (or a white substance on pine trees), there's a problem. Click here for more.

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