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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.
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The 5 To-Do's to Mark Off Your Spring Tree Care Checklist
February 18, 2021
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How To Control Palm Weevil
Insect & Disease Issues
Invasive Palm Tree Pest: Palm Weevil Identification, Damage, & Management Methods
February 3, 2022
Palm weevils are invasive beetle species that pose a fairly serious threat to palm trees. Here’s what you should know about palm weevils, the damage they can cause, as well as treatment solutions.
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How Do We Harm Trees
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Fact or Fiction: Five Ways You May Be Harming Your Trees
May 14, 2020
Read over these 5 ways you may be harming trees and didn’t know it! In this post, we offer a few common tree care missteps and what you should avoid to ensure your tree’s health and growth.
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Tree Selection Guide
What Trees Are Safe to Plant Near a Septic Tank?
October 18, 2022
Want to cover up your yard's pesky septic tank? Flowers and grass are probably your best bet. But a tree or shrub could work if you pick the right one. Just know...
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Tree Selection Guide
Fast-Growing Trees for Privacy (By Zone)
September 13, 2022
Want privacy in your yard without a big brown fence getting in the way? By planting privacy trees you get the best of both worlds–fresh, green landscaping that doubles as a hideaway. Learn more about what trees and shrubs would make the best privacy screen for your area.
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Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
5 steps to Help Trees Survive Winter with Little Damage
December 7, 2021
There are ways to keep your trees safe and strong this winter. With five, simple steps, your trees will stand sturdy in the heaviest of winter storms.
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Tree Planting & Transplanting
Planting Trees and Shrubs Near Underground Utility Lines
April 23, 2019
Before planting it’s crucial to make sure you’re planting the right tree in the right place. Part of that is making sure your plant doesn’t disrupt any underground utility lines. Learn more here
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