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Tree Safety: Why Do Trees Fall After Heavy Rain?
There are short-term and long-term impacts on your trees as a result of waterlogged soil. Learn more.
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Tree Planting & Transplanting
When Is The Best Time Of Year To Plant Trees? (Evergreens and Maples)
With the summer heat gone, fall is the best time to plant new trees! But is it the best time to plant all trees? Is fall still the best time to plant evergreen, pine, maple, and birch trees?
Perennial Pruning Guide
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Perennial Plant Care: What You Need to Know About Cutting Back Perennials
All perennials need to be cut back for healthy growth. Depending on the type of plant some should be cut back in late fall or early winter, while others in spring. Learn how to properly cut back your perennials and which perennials need back in fall or spring.
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Plant Health Care
When Should You Stop Watering Trees, Perennials and Garden in Fall?
You've been watering your plants all summer long! The leaves have changed, so can you finally cross "water the garden" off your to-do list? Well, you can stop when...
Oak Tree Fall Foliage
Tree Selection Guide
Best Oak Trees To Plant for Color
Here are some common oak tree varieties that can give you an amazing tree for shade, great texture and interest, and amazing fall color.
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Lawn Care & Maintenance
When Should You Stop Mowing Your Lawn Before Winter
Learn when grass cutting season ends and plan the last time to cut grass in fall before winter. Cut grass this short in fall. It's the best winter grass height!
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Plant Health Care
Getting Rid of Sweetgum Tree Balls
Learn when sweetgum tree balls fall, if they're edible and how to stop sweetgum trees from producing. Or you could plant a fruitless sweetgum tree as an alternative.
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Leaf & Needle Problems
Managing Fallen Leaves In Your Yard
Are dead leaves harmful to plants or soil? Here are the benefits of fallen leaves and tips on how to best manage fallen leaves in your yard.
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