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Tree Selection Guide

Best Trees For Hanging A Tree Swing (Tire, Wooden and Seat)

July 21, 2021

The most important step in installing a tree swing is choosing the right tree.

Tips and Tricks on How to Plant Trees in the Spring

March 18, 2021

Spring is here and now is a great time for planting trees. Learn how to choose the right tree for your yard, how to plant a tree, how to find the right soil for your tree, and how often you should be watering your new tree.

Spring Tree Care Checklist: Prepare in 3 Phases

March 9, 2021

Follow the phases of spring tree care to boost tree nutrients and strength for a healthy growing season.

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.

Trimming & Pruning

Can You Keep Big Trees Small or Limit Tree Height?

April 5, 2022

Learn how you can limit tree height and how to keep big trees small. You can’t actually stop a tree from growing taller or stunt the growth of a tree, but you can limit tree height by pruning it to keep it small. You can even keep a cherry tree or oak tree small by pruning it the right way.

Plant Health Care

Signs & Symptoms Of Tree Stress (Plus Treatment)

September 12, 2022

Learn the signs of symptoms of a stressed tree including tree stress after planting, and signs of drought stress in trees. Then discover treatment for tree stress.

Plant Health Care

How Much Water Does My Tree Need Weekly?

July 21, 2021

Watering the right amount is essential to keeping your trees strong and healthy. Read below to find out how to maintain the balance for all your trees!

Tree Planting & Transplanting

How To Stake A Tree Properly (And How Long To Keep It Staked)

May 9, 2022

Learn how to stake a tree properly - including how long should you keep a tree staked and tree staking methods for staking a new tree for support.

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