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Soil Care & Mulching
Removing Tree Roots Above Ground: Will It Harm Or Kill The Tree?
Winter is coming, and it’s the best time to safely prune the roots of your tree. Learn how above ground roots can be cut without hurting your tree
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Plant Health Care
DIY Tree Watering With Homemade Tree Watering System
Learn how to make a homemade tree watering system. You can water trees with a 5 gallon bucket or a DIY tree watering bag. Here are the steps.
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Insect & Disease Issues
Identifying Common Spring and Summer Tree Insects (Pests)
Leaf curling or spots on new leaves? Learn what insect is damaging your tree - and how to stop it.
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Tree Identification
Trees That Shed Bark During Summer
For some species, trees that shed bark in the summer is a perfectly normal occurrence in the summer months. It’s a part of that tree’s natural aging process.
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Tree Planting & Transplanting
In Too Deep?
Planting a tree right in the first place is the goal. Paying attention to the details in this process can mean a healthier, more vigorous, and successful tree that will add multiple and growing benefits to your landscape for years to come.
What Does A Flowering Dogwood Look Like
Tree Identification
Do I have a Flowering Dogwood Tree?
Dogwoods are most recognized for their cross-shaped white or pink bracts. They require 4-6 hours of sun each day and can grow in a variety of climates. Learn how to properly care for flowering dogwoods and the potential threats that can harm your tree.
Black Twig Borer Control
Insect & Disease Issues
Tree Pest (Insect): Black Twig Borer
Plants commonly affected by Black twig borer (also referred to as black coffee borer or black coffee twig) include black gum, dogwood, Japanese maple, and more. Learn what black twig borer looks like, the life cycle, and control and prevention methods.
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Plant Health Care
Applying Dormant Oils Can Help Protect Your Trees From Parasitic Insects
Dormant oils, also known as horticultural oils, will help to keep your trees and shrubs healthy and give you a head start on insect management in the spring.
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