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.
Lawn Care & Maintenance
Best Time To Overseed Lawn (Midwest, Northeast, South, West)
August 31, 2022
Here's the best time to overseed the lawn in the Midwest, Northeast, South and West. Reseeding lawns covers bare spots, and overseeding lawns helps with weeds.
Plant Health Care
Freeze and Thaw Damage on Trees
February 6, 2020
Read how fluctuating winter temperatures and frost can affect tree growth and cause other types of winter injury. Mulching trees in fall and tree guards are just a couple things you can do to help minimize damage, learn more.
Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
Hidden Storm Damage in Trees: Long-Term Risks & Preventative Care Tips
July 24, 2025
Storm damage isn’t always visible. Learn how hidden injuries can affect your trees’ health and safety long-term. Discover signs to watch for, preventative care strategies, and why professional inspections are essential to protect your trees after severe weather.
Insect & Disease Issues
Japanese Maple Scale Identification: Visual Cues & Damage You Shouldn’t Ignore
March 2, 2023
Learn more about the common tree damage signs and how to manage Japanese Maple Scale.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Tapping Doesn’t Seriously Damage Maple Trees (But Don't Plug Holes)
February 28, 2022
Tapping doesn't seriously damage maple trees - if you do it right! First, learn if your maple tree is big enough to tap (and if so many taps you can make per maple tree). Then, at the end of the season, you shouldn't be plugging maple tap holes. Trees will grow over that tiny hole in no time!
Trimming & Pruning
How Does Tree Pruning Reduce Storm Damage
August 11, 2022
Proactive tree trimming helps reduce potential costly damage from storms. It prepares your trees for the various weather elements by performing regular and proper tree pruning.
Insect & Disease Issues
Red Turpentine Beetle: Identification, Damage & Management
January 5, 2023
You’ll see the most activity and red turpentine beetle damage in spring and early summer with these pests. Red turpentine beetle attacks usually start near the ground level of your trees.
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