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Girdling Root On Parking Lot Live Oak
Plant Health Care
It Looks Like The Roots Are Strangling My Tree
Tree girdling roots is commonly caused by improper planting, like piling too much mulch up against the tree trunk. To help alleviate girdling roots, a certified arborist will use a special tool with compressed air to excavate the soil without damaging the tree.
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Insect & Disease Issues
The 101 on Emerald Ash Borer
Learn the latest about emerald ash borer - including how to identify emerald ash borer symptoms earlier.
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Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Maximize Your Yard's Curb Appeal to Homebuyers
Putting your home on the market? Get your yard ready! Breeze through the tips below to get your yard in good shape before a sale.
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Tree Selection Guide
Best Trees For Hanging A Tree Swing (Tire, Wooden and Seat)
The most important step in installing a tree swing is choosing the right tree.
Best Time To Prune Evergreens
Trimming & Pruning
When to Trim Evergreens
Different evergreen species have different pruning requirements compared to others and trimming timeframes. Be careful to not over prune the plant and cause additional challenges like inviting diseases or pests.
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Plant Health Care
Is My Tree Dying Or Dead? Here’s How To Tell & What You Can Do
It’s important to know the difference between a dead and declining tree. Follow these steps on how to identify if a tree is dead, if a tree is dying and how to save a dying tree.
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Lawn Care & Maintenance
First-Time, New Homeowner’s Guide To Lawn Care
A wonderfully green lawn is often the first thing you spot when you arrive at a potential home, So how can you keep your lawn looking its best? Read on to find out
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Leaf & Needle Problems
Why ‘Bradford’ Callery Pear Tree Leaves Are Brown, Black or Falling Off
Are your Bradford or ornamental pear tree leaves turning black, brown, dying or falling off? Your Bradford pear is likely dealing with a common springtime fruit tree infection: fire blight. Learn more about fire blight and how you can help your tree.
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