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How To Prepare Soil For Spring
Soil Care & Mulching
Why Is Soil Important for Tree Health and Growth?
Why is soil important for trees? Discover how soil structure, nutrients & drainage influence root health & long-term tree growth.
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Most Common Questions about Summer Tree Care
Wondering how to care for your trees in summer? Is it OK to plant trees in summer? Or, why does your tree have yellow leaves in August? Click to learn...
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Insect & Disease Issues
How to Get Rid of Spring Webworms or Eastern Tent Caterpillars
Spot spring webworms in your trees? Learn how harmful tent caterpillars are to trees and how to get rid of tent worms or tent caterpillars. You can usually remove them by hand and kill them by dropping them into water and dish soap. But if you have lots, use a tent caterpillar spray.
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Tree Planting & Transplanting
Tree Planting Guide: 3 Methods of Planting Trees
Ready? Grab a shovel, and let's plant a tree! It shouldn't take too long. Plus, find out how to do it the right way. Don't plant it too deeply. Instead...
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Plant Health Care
Can You Save a Leaning Tree?
Learn a few common causes for leaning trees – and see if the tree can be saved or straightened.
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Insect & Disease Issues
Does Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Work?
Does EAB treatment really work? Find out how effective emerald ash borer treatment is and the EAB treatment options – including DIY EAB treatment.
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Insect & Disease Issues
How To Get Rid of Black Fungus on My Tree’s Trunk or Branches
Black fungus on your tree trunk or tree branches? Black knot disease is common in chokecherry trees and plum trees. Although you can eat plums from a tree with black knot, you should still contact an arborist to learn how to get rid of black knot on trees and how you can treat black knot fungus!
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Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Is It OK To Keep Outdoor Tree Lights On Year Round?
Can you safely use outdoor tree lights year round? Learn about types of lights for trees outside and how to safely use outdoor hanging tree lights year round.
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