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.
Tree Selection Guide
The Best and Worst Trees to Plant Near a House (By Zone)
April 19, 2022
Learn about the worst trees to plant near your house and what trees to avoid such as the white ash and oak because of their widespread, invasive roots.
Trimming & Pruning
Winter Tree Pruning: Young Trees, Fruit Trees, Spring Flowering Trees
December 16, 2021
Let’s look at important facts about winter pruning, specifically for young trees, fruit trees, and spring-flowering trees, so you can gain a better understanding of how to keep your trees in prime health.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
What Trees to Add (Or Cut Down) To Increase Property Value
April 25, 2022
Trees do affect property value. The best trees to increase property value are hardy, disease-resistant trees, like oak or maple. Trees such as fruit and palm are nice but do not add extra value to your home or property. Cutting down trees increases property value if your tree poses a risk.
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.
Leaf & Needle Problems
What Are These Water Marks On My Tree Leaves?
May 11, 2023
Tubakia leaf spot on oak is often confused with oak anthracnose. One way to tell them apart is the timing of leaf spots. Learn more.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Best Trees To Replace Ash (Ash Tree Alternatives By Zone)
June 20, 2022
If you removed an ash because of emerald ash borer, plant an ash tree replacement species. Discover the best ash tree alternatives to replace ash trees.
Tree Selection Guide
Best Low Pollen Trees
March 11, 2021
There are common plants and trees that trigger allergies. Here’s a list of the best and worst trees for allergies.
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!
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