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.
Plant Health Care
How to Tell if Your Brown, Yellow or Orange Cedar Tree is Dying
January 31, 2019
Are you seeing brown, yellow or orange needles on your cedar tree? If your cedar tree’s not living up to its “evergreen” name, keep reading to find out why.
Tree Identification
Shrub Identification: Do I Have a Japanese Holly?
November 18, 2021
Japanese holly is a handsome broadleaf evergreen shrub. Maybe you already have a Japanese holly in your yard or you’re thinking about planting one. Here are some popular Japanese holly varieties and some care tips.
Insect & Disease Issues
Spotted Lanternflies Predators
July 15, 2021
Because spotted lanternfly fly is an invasive species, there are a handful of natural predators here in the U.S. like chickens, praying mantis, squirrels, and bats. Get your full list of spotted lanternfly predators here.
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 Watering
Do Tree Watering Bags Work?
May 30, 2019
Tree watering bags have numerous benefits, but in some cases, they come with drawbacks.
Tree Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have An Alligator Juniper?
July 20, 2023
Think you have an alligator juniper tree in your yard or maybe you’d like to plant one? Here’s what you need to know about alligator juniper trees and planting tips.
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.
Tree Selection Guide
Trees with Non-Invasive Root Systems
May 2, 2022
Plant trees with roots that don't spread! Here are trees with non-invasive root systems, shade trees with small root systems and best trees for sidewalks!
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