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 Selection Guide
Best Trees For Fence Lines
May 25, 2023
Here are some of our recommendations for best trees for a fence line.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Is it Safe to Plant Trees in Summer?
August 4, 2021
You may be tempted to plant trees in the summer when the sun is shining, but is summer a good tree planting time? Follow these rules for best times to plant a tree so you can give your tree a solid start.
Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
How to Spot—And Protect—Trees from Lightning
July 19, 2021
What exactly happens when lightning strikes a tree? Learn that and how to tell if a tree was hit by lightning. Plus, you can protect your trees from lightning damage.
Leaf & Needle Problems
What Are These Water Marks On My Tree Leaves?
May 11, 2023
Tubakia leaf spot on oak is often confused with oak anthracnose. One way to tell them apart is the timing of leaf spots. Learn more.
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.
Trimming & Pruning
When Is the Best Time to Prune Palm Trees?
August 23, 2021
Unlike most trees, there is no best time of year to prune a palm. It depends on how your tree looks. Determine if your palm tree needs pruning by looking for...
Soil Care & Mulching
Step By Step: How To Remove Grass To Mulch Around Trees
April 25, 2022
If there's grass around tree trunks, remove it before mulching around trees. Try this easy trick to kill the grass around tree trunks, then learn how to mulch!
Leaf & Needle Problems
What to do if Your Palm Tree’s Spear Isn’t Opening Up (Majesty, Kentia)
March 7, 2019
If you’re worried about a spear leaf that just won’t open on your palm tree, keep reading for some common causes—and solutions—to this palm tree problem.
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