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
How to Perform a Soil Test (And Why You Need One!)
April 9, 2019
A soil test gives you all sorts of valuable information about the best way to care for your plants. Below, find how, and why, to do a soil test.
Leaf & Needle Problems
What Are These Water Marks On My Tree Leaves?
May 11, 2023
Tubakia leaf spot on oak is often confused with oak anthracnose. One way to tell them apart is the timing of leaf spots. Learn more.
Insect & Disease Issues
How To Dispose Of Dead Ash Trees (Even If They Have EAB)
May 23, 2022
After you cut down a dead ash tree, what should you do with the ash borer wood? Can you use dead ash trees for firewood? Learn how to dispose of dead ash trees.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Help! I Have Trees Bent Over by Ice. What Do I Do?
February 27, 2020
The best thing to do with frozen tree branches is to leave them alone! Once the ice melts you can assess the tree branch for pruning. If a large tree branch breaks off from ice or snow, contact a local arborist to discuss options like cabling and bracing.
Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
How to Spot—And Protect—Trees from Lightning
July 19, 2021
What exactly happens when lightning strikes a tree? Learn that and how to tell if a tree was hit by lightning. Plus, you can protect your trees from lightning damage.
Tree Selection Guide
Trees with Non-Invasive Root Systems
May 2, 2022
Plant trees with roots that don't spread! Here are trees with non-invasive root systems, shade trees with small root systems and best trees for sidewalks!
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.
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