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How To Help Evergreen Shrubs With Winter Burn

April 11, 2019

Harsh sun actually works against evergreens in winter. Come springtime, these endlessly green plants might turn brown from the damage. Find out more here!

Wrapping Outdoor Trees With Christmas Lights

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

How to Safely Hang Outdoor Lights: The Dos and Don’ts

December 6, 2019

Outdoor tree lighting requires a few extra steps to make sure they are safely decorated without damaging trees. Get a step-by-step tutorial with tips and tricks on how to put Christmas lights on your outdoor trees; as well as a few don’ts to keep in mind.

Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery

How to Spot—And Protect—Trees from Lightning

July 19, 2021

What exactly happens when lightning strikes a tree? Learn that and how to tell if a tree was hit by lightning. Plus, you can protect your trees from lightning damage.

Tree Selection Guide

Plants Good for Flooding and Wet Areas (By Zone)

October 27, 2021

Concerned about flood damage to your plants? Find out which trees and shrubs like wet soil. Then, identify the best plants for wet areas in your zone (garden zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10).

Tree Planting & Transplanting

You Won't Believe What Your Tree Is Doing For You!

July 15, 2021

Trees provide us with environmental and energy-saving benefits that we may have yet to even realize. Check out some of these amazing tree benefits.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

How To Properly Install A Tree Swing And Avoid Damage To My Tree

June 20, 2019

about the best approach to creating a kid-proof, tree-friendly swing.

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.

How To Protect Newly Planted Trees From Frost

November 7, 2019

They key to protecting young or newly planted trees and shrubs from cold, winter weather elements are by shielding them from the top of the canopy down to the roots. Here are tips on the best way to protect trees/shrubs from frost, what temperature to cover plants and when to remove tree wrap.

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