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.
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.
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.
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.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Garden Tips: How to Select, Arrange, and Plant Flowers in a Flower Bed
April 30, 2020
Find all your flower garden tips here! We offer a list of the best plants to use from what flowers bloom all year to the best perennial flowers (by zones) and the best annual flowers. You will also learn how to arrange your flower bed and properly group the flowers.
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.
Tree Identification
Do I Have a Winterberry Holly?
December 3, 2020
Learn how to identify a Winterberry Holly by its leaf, fruit, and bark. Winterberry Holly can grow in zones 3-9 and prefers acidic soil. The shrub needs at least 4 and up to 6 hours of uninterrupted sunlight per day and blooms in late spring.
Plant Health Care
How To Help Flooded Trees & Shrubs
March 9, 2023
Talking to a certified arborist about how to care for a waterlogged tree can ensure your plant gets the proper care and attention it needs after a stressful event like a flood.
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