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
Tree Pest (Insect): Black Twig Borer
May 13, 2021
Plants commonly affected by Black twig borer (also referred to as black coffee borer or black coffee twig) include black gum, dogwood, Japanese maple, and more. Learn what black twig borer looks like, the life cycle, and control and prevention methods.
Insect & Disease Issues
How to Stop Caterpillars and Cankerworms with Tree Banding
November 15, 2021
Tree bands stops worms, cankerworms, caterpillars and gypsy moths. Learn when to apply tree banding to treat the problem before it starts. First...
Tree Selection Guide
Landscape Design Idea for Privacy (Best Trees and Shrubs by Zone)
October 18, 2021
Looking to develop a landscape design for privacy in your backyard? Learn about the best regional species of shrubs and trees to privatize your space…
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Help! I Have Trees Bent Over by Ice. What Do I Do?
February 27, 2020
The best thing to do with frozen tree branches is to leave them alone! Once the ice melts you can assess the tree branch for pruning. If a large tree branch breaks off from ice or snow, contact a local arborist to discuss options like cabling and bracing.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
How to Plant a Live Christmas Tree with Root Ball in the Garden
January 9, 2018
Here is your Christmas tree planting guide with directions how to plant a Christmas tree without roots and how to plant a Christmas tree in the garden.
Leaf & Needle Problems
Why Is My Tree Not Blooming?
April 9, 2020
Why is my tree not blooming? Get all the details on why: how trees know it’s time to grow in spring, what to do once your tree blooms, tree leaf out schedule for each region and what to do if you have a late bloomer.
Tree Identification
Do I have a Flowering Dogwood Tree?
July 23, 2020
Dogwoods are most recognized for their cross-shaped white or pink bracts. They require 4-6 hours of sun each day and can grow in a variety of climates. Learn how to properly care for flowering dogwoods and the potential threats that can harm your tree.
Tree Selection Guide
Fast Growing Tree for Privacy: Leyland Cypress
August 27, 2020
A leyland cypress should be planted in hardiness zones 6-10, and the tree needs at least 6 full hours of sunlight every day. It can grow to a height of 50 to 70 feet and should be planted in fall or spring. The most important thing is to avoid planting this evergreen in the heat of summer.
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