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How to Protect & Repair Trees from Animals: Deer, Rabbits, Squirrels
Your trees are staples in your yard, and while you welcome wildlife, you’d hate to see them destroy these strong, sturdy plants in your yard. Here is how to protect your trees from animals.
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Lawn Care & Maintenance
How Rock Salt May Be Affecting Your Lawn
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Insect & Disease Issues
How to Manage Scale: Early Prevention is Key
Scale is a common pest of landscape trees and shrubs that can easily be overlooked. Here are visible symptoms of an infestation and how to get rid of scale on trees.
Tree Lichen Identification
Plant Health Care
What's This Green Stuff Growing On Trees And Rocks?
Lichen does not pose a threat to your tree’s health. It is completely harmless so there’s no real need to get rid of it. But if the sight of it bothers you, follow the steps in this post to remove it. We highly recommend to not use a pressure washer to remove lichen.
Buzz Feed Black Walnut
Lawn Care & Maintenance
Keep The Peace
Following these tips can help you keep the peace between trees and turf in your backyard!
House On Hill
Tree Selection Guide
Best Trees To Plant On Hillsides & Slopes (Evergreen & Shade)
Wondering what to plant on a slope to prevent erosion? Find the best evergreen and shade trees to plant on hillsides and steep slopes.
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Tree Planting & Transplanting
Plants Under Trees: Protect the Root Flare
Plant under trees without smothering the trunk. Choose clumping, shallow‑rooted companions, keep the root flare visible, and build a breathable mulch ring.
Protecting Newly Planted Trees
How To Protect Newly Planted Trees From Frost
They key to protecting young or newly planted trees and shrubs from cold, winter weather elements are by shielding them from the top of the canopy down to the roots. Here are tips on the best way to protect trees/shrubs from frost, what temperature to cover plants and when to remove tree wrap.
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