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Trimming & Pruning
When Is The Best Time To Prune Trees?
We answer your most common questions about when to trim, or prune, trees to promote healthy growth.
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Plant Health Care
What Are These Green Spots on My Tree’s Trunk or Branches?
Do you have green fungus on tree branches or green spots on your tree bark? Learn more about tree bark fungus identification and treatment. Often, you’ll see moss, lichen, or algae. None of which hurt the tree, but learn how you can get rid of lichen (if you do it right).
Tree Planting Tips
Tips and Tricks on How to Plant Trees in the Spring
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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Insect & Disease Issues
How To Get Rid of Black Fungus on My Tree’s Trunk or Branches
Black fungus on your tree trunk or tree branches? Black knot disease is common in chokecherry trees and plum trees. Although you can eat plums from a tree with black knot, you should still contact an arborist to learn how to get rid of black knot on trees and how you can treat black knot fungus!
Look Out For Winter Tree Damage
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How To Help Trees Recover From Winter Dieback
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.
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Plant Health Care
The 5 Commandments Of Spring Cleaning Your Landscape
Safeguarding your landscape investment means seasonally tending to your trees. And spring is a great time to take a good look at how the trees in your landscape are faring and review the important steps to ensure their good health throughout the year.
How To Protect Trees From Cold Weather
Tree Planting & Transplanting
How To Protect Newly Planted Trees In Winter
Did you recently plant a new tree this season? Here’s what you need to know about how to properly care for newly planted trees from the harsh winter weather conditions. You will also find details on how to protect newly planted fruit trees from frost.
Car Driving Through Snowy Forest
Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
The 7 Best Steps To Prepare Your Trees For A Healthy, Happy New Year
Follow our winter checklist below to keep your trees and landscape healthy by identifying potential issues.
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