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
Why You Need to Keep Mulch Away from Tree Trunks
May 10, 2022
Mulching is great for your trees, but piling it too high and covering a tree's trunk, can cause decay. Learn why you should keep mulch away from tree trunks and how having mulch too thick around your tree can cause moisture build-up and could smother your tree's roots. Click here for more here!
Tree Planting & Transplanting
When Is It Too Late to Plant a Tree in Fall?
October 25, 2021
How late is too late to plant a tree in fall? October? November? Learn how to test if it is too late to plant a new tree and what happens if you do plant too late.
Tree Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have A Pawpaw Tree?
May 16, 2024
Here are key identification characteristics of a Pawpaw tree to help you identify them and decide whether they might make a great addition to your home landscape.
Leaf & Needle Problems
Why Are There Yellow Leaves on Trees in Summer?
July 26, 2021
There are many reasons your leaves could be turning yellow and falling off. Run down the checklist below to help diagnose your tree.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
When Is The Best Time Of Year To Plant Trees? (Evergreens and Maples)
October 6, 2021
With the summer heat gone, fall is the best time to plant new trees! But is it the best time to plant all trees? Is fall still the best time to plant evergreen, pine, maple, and birch trees?
Spring Tree Care Checklist: Prepare in 3 Phases
March 9, 2021
Follow the phases of spring tree care to boost tree nutrients and strength for a healthy growing season.
Plant Health Care
Can You Stop A Fruit Tree From Leaking Sap (Cherry, Plum Or Peach)?
May 4, 2022
Colleen said, “I have a plum tree that's oozing sap, and many branches feel dead. Is this OK?” Stop the tree from leaking sap and see if plum tree sap is edible.
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