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Insect & Disease Issues

Identifying Common Spring and Summer Tree Insects (Pests)

June 2, 2021

Leaf curling or spots on new leaves? Learn what insect is damaging your tree - and how to stop it.

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Plant Health Care

What Is Sudden Branch Drop Syndrome?

August 16, 2022

Branches falling off of your seemingly healthy tree in summer? That sounds like sudden branch syndrome! Click to learn why this happens and what you should do!

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Plant Health Care

When Should You Stop Watering Trees, Perennials and Garden in Fall?

September 20, 2022

You've been watering your plants all summer long! The leaves have changed, so can you finally cross "water the garden" off your to-do list? Well, you can stop when...

Tree Planting & Transplanting

When Is The Best Time Of Year To Plant Trees? (Evergreens and Maples)

October 6, 2021

With the summer heat gone, fall is the best time to plant new trees! But is it the best time to plant all trees? Is fall still the best time to plant evergreen, pine, maple, and birch trees?

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.

Plant Health Care

Why Do Evergreens Stay Green All Year?

January 7, 2021

Evergreens, like conifers, can conserve water during the summer and winter because of its special needle shape and waxy coating, so their leaves stay green year-round. What is the difference between deciduous and evergreen trees? Get all the evergreen tree care tips here.

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Property Maintenance & Landscaping

How Long Do White Fluffy Seeds Last on Cottonwood Trees?

May 9, 2022

Those white fluffy seeds in the air in spring are cottonwood seeds! But how long does cottonwood season last? Cottonwood trees shed cotton for several weeks from late spring to early summer. But can you stop them from producing cotton? Here's how to reduce or stop it entirely.

Tree Selection Guide

Fast Growing Tree for Privacy: Leyland Cypress

August 27, 2020

A leyland cypress should be planted in hardiness zones 6-10, and the tree needs at least 6 full hours of sunlight every day. It can grow to a height of 50 to 70 feet and should be planted in fall or spring. The most important thing is to avoid planting this evergreen in the heat of summer.

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