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.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How to Protect Trees in Winter: Three Proactive Tips
January 30, 2020
Taking these proactive steps for your trees during the winter months will help them flourish during the spring. Learn how to keep deer away from trees, how to use dormant oils and how late you can apply it, and when to apply anti-desiccant to your evergreens.
Insect & Disease Issues
Japanese Maple Scale Identification: Visual Cues & Damage You Shouldn’t Ignore
March 2, 2023
Learn more about the common tree damage signs and how to manage Japanese Maple Scale.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
How To Transplant A Tree: What To Do And What Not To Do
April 16, 2021
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.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
When Should Hedges Be Cut Back In Pacific Northwest
February 6, 2025
In the Pacific Northwest, hedges should be pruned in the late winter or early spring. March is usually a good month for hedge pruning.
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.
Leaf & Needle Problems
Why Are Trees Losing Leaves In August Or Early Fall?
September 1, 2021
A reader asked why her oak tree was losing all its leaves summer. If your tree is losing leaves in early summer (June) or late summer (August), find out why. We outline why oak, maple and ash trees lose leaves in summer. Or if you're seeing tree leaves lose leaves early in the fall, click here!
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