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.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
How To Pick The Right Trees For Drought-Prone Landscapes
July 14, 2022
Find drought-tolerant and drought-resistant trees in your zone.
Leaf & Needle Problems
What "Pine" Trees Lose Their Needles in Winter?
January 30, 2018
What pine trees lose their needles in winter, and when do pine needles stop falling? Over your pine shedding needles? Pick pine/evergreen trees that don't drop needles!
Trimming & Pruning
Shrub Pruning: Why It Matters
September 8, 2022
Pruning shrubs is an essential step in the shrub maintenance process. Here are some benefits of shrub pruning and how to best trim these plants to ensure their long-lasting good health.
Plant Health Care
Are Bumps on Branches and Trunks (Burls) Bad for Trees?
July 5, 2022
If you spot growing bumps on your tree trunk or bumps on tree branches, those are burls on trees! But are burls bad for trees? Usually not. Burls typically don’t do any harm to trees. But you should get to the bottom of why they're growing. Look for...
Insect & Disease Issues
Viburnum Leaf Beetle: Tree Pest Alert
June 27, 2024
Here’s what Viburnum Leaf Beetle tree damage looks like with a list of susceptible tree species and resistant tree species.
Plant Health Care
DIY Tree Watering With Homemade Tree Watering System
July 18, 2022
Learn how to make a homemade tree watering system. You can water trees with a 5 gallon bucket or a DIY tree watering bag. Here are the steps.
Plant Health Care
What to Do About Mushrooms Growing at the Base of Trees
November 17, 2021
Have you noticed mushrooms growing around your tree's base or roots? It may be dangerous. Learn how to identify and manage honey fungus on your tree.
Plant Health Care
Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?
September 28, 2021
What causes leaf color change? The answer is chlorophyll. During the fall season these levels dip, letting carotenoids to be more visible for fall foliage.
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