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.
Plant Health Care
Can Winter Root Damage Happen Without Snow? Protecting Tree Roots in Snowless Winters
December 4, 2025
Snow acts as nature’s insulation for tree roots — so what happens when winter arrives without it? Learn how bare soil affects tree survival, signs of winter root damage, and expert tips to protect your trees during snowless winters.
Tree Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have A Sweetgum Tree?
May 26, 2022
If you're a fan of fall color, a sweetgum tree might be perfect for you. Learn how to identify a sweetgum tree, when do sweetgum trees bloom, and how to handle sweetgum tree balls and care for your shade tree.
Leaf & Needle Problems
Bare Root Tree Not Leafing Out? Here's How Long It Takes to Grow
April 12, 2022
Bare root tree not leafing out or growing? How long before bare root trees get leaves? It can take up to six weeks! If it's been that long and it still has not leafed out, learn more how to tell if your tree is alive and what could be causing it not to grow!
Tree Identification
Do I Have a Juniper Tree?
March 25, 2021
Juniper trees and shrubs can naturally grow in so many different climates and come in about 60 different species. A helpful way to identify a juniper tree is by its pinecones, learn more.
Leaf & Needle Problems
Why Are My Oak Tree Leaves Turning Brown?
September 19, 2019
Is my oak tree dying? Is this oak wilt? The key to diagnosing your browning oak tree is looking past the color and checking for other signs and symptoms.
Leaf & Needle Problems
What to Do When Your Japanese Maple Has Crispy Or Brown Leaves
August 17, 2022
Spot brown, crispy or scorched leaves on your Japanese maple? It could be Japanese maple leaf scorch, an underwatered Japanese maple or pests!
Plant Health Care
How to Tell if Your Brown, Yellow or Orange Cedar Tree is Dying
January 31, 2019
Are you seeing brown, yellow or orange needles on your cedar tree? If your cedar tree’s not living up to its “evergreen” name, keep reading to find out why.
Tree Selection Guide
Landscape Favorites: Best Slow and Fast Growing Shrubs
July 8, 2021
Get your list of some low-maintenance fast-growing shrubs, as well as slow-growers, that bring texture and interest to your green space to give you all the options you need to boost your landscape’s appearance.
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