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Managing Fallen Leaves In Your Yard

October 6, 2022

Are dead leaves harmful to plants or soil? Here are the benefits of fallen leaves and tips on how to best manage fallen leaves in your yard.

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Plant Health Care

How Much Water Does a Newly-Planted Tree Need?

August 16, 2018

Keep the top 12 inches of soil around the root ball moist. Generally, that means 4-10 gallons each week. Click to pinpoint what's best for your tree.

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Lawn Care & Maintenance

How Often Should I Aerate My Lawn?

September 9, 2021

When it comes to aeration, how often you perform the service can be dependent on your soil type. Here are reasons why to aerate your lawn, the best time to aerate and overseed lawn, and mistakes to avoid

Plant Health Care

Tree Care Checklist: How To Keep Trees Healthy This Spring

March 17, 2022

Keep your trees healthy with a spring tree care checklist to guide you on spring cleanup, tree trimming, lightning protection, soil care, and lawn care so your home landscape is ready for the season.

Soil Care & Mulching

The Proper Way to Mulch Your Trees

March 30, 2021

Take a tip from trees in the natural setting when you tackle mulching. Proper tree mulching helps trees retain water, combat weeds and regulate soil temperature.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Best Way to Deal with Stormwater: Rain Gardens

June 4, 2020

Rain gardens catch water that would have flowed into the street or flooded your yard. They naturally clean and release water into the soil. Follow these 5 easy steps on how to build your own rain garden and the best plants to use.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

How To Help Trees Recover From Winter Dieback

March 19, 2020

Don’t panic! Winter tree dieback does not mean your tree is a goner. Learn how to recover your trees from these common winter damages: sunscald, winter desiccation, soil damage from salt, and snow and ice damage.

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.

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