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The Best Time To Prune Palm Trees
Trimming & Pruning
When Is the Best Time to Prune Palm Trees?
Unlike most trees, there is no best time of year to prune a palm. It depends on how your tree looks. Determine if your palm tree needs pruning by looking for...
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Trimming & Pruning
Should I Be Pruning Fruit Trees in Summer?
When to trim your fruit trees? Is summer pruning good for fruit trees? Read on to find out...
Wrapping Outdoor Trees With Christmas Lights
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How to Safely Hang Outdoor Lights: The Dos and Don’ts
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.
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Insect & Disease Issues
How to Get Rid of Spring Webworms or Eastern Tent Caterpillars
Spot spring webworms in your trees? Learn how harmful tent caterpillars are to trees and how to get rid of tent worms or tent caterpillars. You can usually remove them by hand and kill them by dropping them into water and dish soap. But if you have lots, use a tent caterpillar spray.
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Tree Planting & Transplanting
How To Transplant A Tree: What To Do And What Not To Do
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Tree Planting & Transplanting
Tree Transplanting: Cutting Tree Roots Without Killing A Tree
Before transplanting a tree there’s crucial root prep involved. But before you attempt to prune tree roots on your own, read this post to learn how to keep your tree as safe as possible in the process.
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Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How Long Do White Fluffy Seeds Last on Cottonwood Trees?
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.
Ivy Growing On Trees
Trimming & Pruning
Why You Should Be Removing Ivy From Trees (And How To Do It!)
Does it harm trees for ivy to grow? Learn if you should remove ivy from trees and the best techniques for removing ivy from trees. You can even kill ivy with vinegar.
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