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.
Insect & Disease Issues
Diplodia Tip Blight On Pines
January 18, 2021
Diplodia fungus causes the tips of your pine needles to turn brown and mostly occurs during the growing season from March through October. Ways to treat diplodia tip blight is first by keeping your pine and evergreens healthy and properly irrigated throughout the year. Learn more.
Soil Care & Mulching
Guide to Mulching: Is Cedar or Cypress Mulch Better?
December 29, 2022
One of the best things you can do to boost tree health is to create mulch rings around them. Outlined are the pros and cons of using cedar or cypress mulch.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Plants Under Trees: Protect the Root Flare
September 18, 2025
Plant under trees without smothering the trunk. Choose clumping, shallow‑rooted companions, keep the root flare visible, and build a breathable mulch ring.
Plant Health Care
Why You Should Fertilize Flowering Trees?
August 12, 2021
Fertilizing flowering trees can enhance your landscape aesthetics. By using a slow-release fertilizer it encourages blooms while increasing healthy growth. Fertilization strengthens trees by promoting a healthy root system, learn more.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Spring Flowering Bulbs to Plant in Fall
October 21, 2021
Get your list of flowering bulbs to plant this fall for a beautiful spring garden. Ideally, you want to plant spring bulbs in the fall -- anywhere from September to December, depending on your location and climate conditions.
Plant Health Care
What Is the Best Fertilizer for Palm Trees – and When to Fertilize
March 21, 2022
What kind of fertilizer do you use on a palm tree? A slow-release fertilizer made for palm trees is best. Homemade palm fertilizers don't provide enough nutrients, but you can fertilize with Epsom salts if they have lack magnesium. Also, learn when to fertilize palms, even in Florida.
Leaf & Needle Problems
Do Peach Trees Lose Their Leaves in the Fall?
September 24, 2020
Peach leaf curl is a fungal disease that targets trees during growing season. Once the fungus is in full swing there’s no way to stop it. Your best course of action is to treat the tree with fungicide before the next growing season.
Tree Identification
How To Identify Dutch Elm Disease: Signs & Symptoms
April 13, 2023
Here are common signs and symptoms of Dutch Elm Disease and how to properly dispose of a tree with Dutch elm disease.
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