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Soil Care & Mulching

The Proper Way to Mulch Your Trees

March 30, 2021

Take a tip from trees in the natural setting when you tackle mulching. Proper tree mulching helps trees retain water, combat weeds and regulate soil temperature.

Plant Health Care

Top 5 Most Common Tree Problems and Solutions

July 5, 2021

What's wrong with your tree? Here are the 5 top most common tree problems and solutions.

Plant Health Care

Tree Care Checklist: How To Keep Trees Healthy This Spring

March 17, 2022

Keep your trees healthy with a spring tree care checklist to guide you on spring cleanup, tree trimming, lightning protection, soil care, and lawn care so your home landscape is ready for the season.

Tips and Tricks on How to Plant Trees in the Spring

March 18, 2021

Spring is here and now is a great time for planting trees. Learn how to choose the right tree for your yard, how to plant a tree, how to find the right soil for your tree, and how often you should be watering your new tree.

Leaf & Needle Problems

Why Didn't My Forsythia Bloom This Year?

May 28, 2020

Here are some issues that can stop forsythia shrubs from flowering: improper pruning, fungal diseases, placement in the yard, harsh winter and well-drained soil. Leaf problems, like discoloration or wilting, could be a sign the bush is dying.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Best Way to Deal with Stormwater: Rain Gardens

June 4, 2020

Rain gardens catch water that would have flowed into the street or flooded your yard. They naturally clean and release water into the soil. Follow these 5 easy steps on how to build your own rain garden and the best plants to use.

Tree Identification

Do I Have a Blue Spruce Tree?

August 6, 2020

Learn how to care for Blue Spruce Trees like a professional. The key to a thriving blue spruce tree is good soil drainage. These trees can be planted in zones 2-7 and do well in cold climates. They need at least 6 hours of sun but can’t handle excessively hot or humid weather conditions.

Plant Health Care

It Looks Like The Roots Are Strangling My Tree

June 11, 2020

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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