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.
Tree Identification
Do I Have a Deodar Cedar?
February 25, 2021
Here’s your ultimate guide on how to identify a Deodar Cedar tree. Its name evolves from the word devadaru, which is Sanskrit for “timber of the gods.” And that’s not only in reference to its gracious, elegant aesthetics.
Plant Health Care
How April Weather Affects Tree Watering: Beyond ‘Dry vs. Wet’
April 3, 2026
April's changing weather means your tree watering schedule needs more than guesswork. Learn how soil, rain, and temps influence spring tree watering — plus tips by region.
Insect & Disease Issues
How to Stop Pine Beetle Infestation
May 3, 2021
Love your pine? Protect it. Learn the common signs of pine beetles, how to prevent them from hurting your trees and how to control them if they’re already there.
Trimming & Pruning
Can You Keep Big Trees Small or Limit Tree Height?
April 5, 2022
Learn how you can limit tree height and how to keep big trees small. You can’t actually stop a tree from growing taller or stunt the growth of a tree, but you can limit tree height by pruning it to keep it small. You can even keep a cherry tree or oak tree small by pruning it the right way.
Tree Selection Guide
Guide on How to Choose A Tree to Plant: Planning & Selecting
September 23, 2021
Here’s your ultimate guide when it comes to picking a tree for your yard. In this post, we outline tips and things to consider, as well as the best tree options for blocking wind, privacy, shade, small spaces, and more!
Lawn Care & Maintenance
How Often Should I Aerate My Lawn?
September 9, 2021
When it comes to aeration, how often you perform the service can be dependent on your soil type. Here are reasons why to aerate your lawn, the best time to aerate and overseed lawn, and mistakes to avoid
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...
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Tapping Doesn’t Seriously Damage Maple Trees (But Don't Plug Holes)
February 28, 2022
Tapping doesn't seriously damage maple trees - if you do it right! First, learn if your maple tree is big enough to tap (and if so many taps you can make per maple tree). Then, at the end of the season, you shouldn't be plugging maple tap holes. Trees will grow over that tiny hole in no time!
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