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.
Tree Selection Guide
Best Dwarf Trees for Small Space Landscaping (Flowering and More)
September 6, 2022
There's a perfect tree for every space - even if you have a small space or want a dwarf tree for the front yard! Some of our favorite petite trees are...
Plant Health Care
Live Christmas Tree Roundup: How to Select & Care for a Live Christmas Tree
November 11, 2021
There’s nothing more nostalgic than bringing a live evergreen tree into your home for the holidays. Let’s talk about the different types of live Christmas trees and how to care for them to ensure a holly jolly season for you and your family and friends.
Tree Identification
Hawthorn Trees: Varieties, Diseases, & Landscaping Tips for Your Yard
June 26, 2025
Discover the beauty and benefits of Hawthorn trees for your yard. Learn about common varieties, disease management, and landscaping tips.
Plant Health Care
Are Bumps on Branches and Trunks (Burls) Bad for Trees?
July 5, 2022
If you spot growing bumps on your tree trunk or bumps on tree branches, those are burls on trees! But are burls bad for trees? Usually not. Burls typically don’t do any harm to trees. But you should get to the bottom of why they're growing. Look for...
Insect & Disease Issues
How to Survive Cicada Season with Netting for Trees
April 12, 2021
Learn how to survive cicada season with netting for trees.
Plant Health Care
April Tree Root Collar Inspections: What to Look For Before Leaf-Out
April 17, 2026
Spring is the best time to check for buried root flares, girdling roots, or mulch volcanoes. Learn what to look for during your April root collar inspection — and how professionals can help.
Insect & Disease Issues
The 101 on Emerald Ash Borer
May 24, 2021
Learn the latest about emerald ash borer - including how to identify emerald ash borer symptoms earlier.
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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