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.
Soil Care & Mulching
Are Rubber Mulch Rings Good or Bad for Trees?
June 20, 2022
Are tree rings bad or good to place around trees? Here’s why you should go for organic mulch instead! Research shows rubber mulch can slow tree growth, turn tree leaves yellow and increase tree mortality.
Plant Health Care
What to Do About Mushrooms Growing at the Base of Trees
November 17, 2021
Have you noticed mushrooms growing around your tree's base or roots? It may be dangerous. Learn how to identify and manage honey fungus on your tree.
Plant Health Care
When Do Flowering Trees Bloom in Spring, Including Fruit Trees
April 15, 2021
Everything you need to know about which fruit or flowering trees bloom in spring. Get a list of trees by growing zones that have pink or yellow flowers, and which flowering trees have the longest bloom. Is your fruit or flowering tree not blooming? Learn why!
Tree Selection Guide
Best Flowering Shrubs
April 20, 2023
Check out our extensive list of best flowering shrubs recommendations based on your hardiness zone.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How To Help Trees Recover From Winter Dieback
March 19, 2020
Don’t panic! Winter tree dieback does not mean your tree is a goner. Learn how to recover your trees from these common winter damages: sunscald, winter desiccation, soil damage from salt, and snow and ice damage.
Leaf & Needle Problems
Why Are There Brown Or Black Spots On My Maple Leaves?
August 22, 2022
Learn what is the treatment for black spots on maple tree leaves including maple leaf fungus and what maple tar spot is.
Plant Health Care
What Are These Green Spots on My Tree’s Trunk or Branches?
May 9, 2022
Do you have green fungus on tree branches or green spots on your tree bark? Learn more about tree bark fungus identification and treatment. Often, you’ll see moss, lichen, or algae. None of which hurt the tree, but learn how you can get rid of lichen (if you do it right).
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?
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