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.
Leaf & Needle Problems
Why Are Trees Losing Leaves In August Or Early Fall?
September 1, 2021
A reader asked why her oak tree was losing all its leaves summer. If your tree is losing leaves in early summer (June) or late summer (August), find out why. We outline why oak, maple and ash trees lose leaves in summer. Or if you're seeing tree leaves lose leaves early in the fall, click here!
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How to Protect Trees in Winter: Three Proactive Tips
January 30, 2020
Taking these proactive steps for your trees during the winter months will help them flourish during the spring. Learn how to keep deer away from trees, how to use dormant oils and how late you can apply it, and when to apply anti-desiccant to your evergreens.
Trimming & Pruning
What Exactly Does The Dormant Season Mean For Your Trees?
December 17, 2021
Tree dormancy is a phrase often used while discussing landscaping, but what exactly does it mean?
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Spring Flowering Bulbs to Plant in Fall
October 21, 2021
Get your list of flowering bulbs to plant this fall for a beautiful spring garden. Ideally, you want to plant spring bulbs in the fall -- anywhere from September to December, depending on your location and climate conditions.
Insect & Disease Issues
Japanese Maple Scale Identification: Visual Cues & Damage You Shouldn’t Ignore
March 2, 2023
Learn more about the common tree damage signs and how to manage Japanese Maple Scale.
Soil Care & Mulching
Should I Mulch Around Trees Or Not? Yes, And Here’s Why
April 18, 2022
Do you have to mulch around trees? Should you mulch around your trees? YES. Here's five reasons science proves why you should put mulch around trees.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
When Should Hedges Be Cut Back In Pacific Northwest
February 6, 2025
In the Pacific Northwest, hedges should be pruned in the late winter or early spring. March is usually a good month for hedge pruning.
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...
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