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How To Protect Trees During Construction

March 21, 2024

Learn how to protect your trees by taking the right steps before, during, and after construction.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Perennial Plant Care: What You Need to Know About Cutting Back Perennials

November 19, 2020

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.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Do Nails, Screws Or Staples Hurt Trees?

May 7, 2019

Can you safely drill your tree with a nail or screw? Below, find out if your tree’s a good candidate, and get a guide to safely drilling nails, staples or screws into your tree.

Tree Planting & Transplanting

4 Tips on Caring for Newly Planted Trees

May 19, 2021

Recently planted a tree? Find all the tips you need for caring for newly planted trees below.

Tree Planting & Transplanting

Large Tree Transplanting: How Big of a Tree Can Be Moved?

November 4, 2021

There are some ways to transplant large trees to ensure their survival. Let’s look at how to transplant a mature tree so you can better understand if this is an option for a big tree on your property.

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What is Pruning? The Importance, Benefits and Methods of Pruning

September 13, 2022

Ever heard the term "pruning" and wondered what exactly that meant? It mostly means trimming your trees. Learn more about it, how it's done and how it helps trees.

Plant Health Care

Applying Dormant Oils Can Help Protect Your Trees From Parasitic Insects

October 6, 2021

Dormant oils, also known as horticultural oils, will help to keep your trees and shrubs healthy and give you a head start on insect management in the spring.

Tree Planting & Transplanting

Can You Plant Trees, Shrubs or Evergreens in the Winter?

February 7, 2019

Interested in planting trees or shrubs in the winter? Here’s how to tell if it’s OK to plant in winter or if you should wait for a more suitable season.

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