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.
Leaf & Needle Problems
What Is This White Fuzz On Tree Branches? (And How To Treat)
November 14, 2022
See white fuzz on tree branches and suspect a white fungus? It may be hemlock woolly adelgid! Learn hemlock woolly adelgid facts, like life cycle, damage & treatment.
Tree Identification
Do I Have a Blue Spruce Tree?
August 6, 2020
Learn how to care for Blue Spruce Trees like a professional. The key to a thriving blue spruce tree is good soil drainage. These trees can be planted in zones 2-7 and do well in cold climates. They need at least 6 hours of sun but can’t handle excessively hot or humid weather conditions.
Tree Removal
How To Memorialize A Beloved Tree You Have To Remove (Ideas)
July 23, 2019
Variety of ways you can remember your beloved tree after it’s gone
Insect & Disease Issues
Do Spotted Lanternflies Die In Winter?
February 11, 2021
Does cold weather kill spotted lanternfly? Yes, but only the grown-ups. The eggs survive the winter and create the whole vicious cycle all over again come springtime. Understanding the SLF life cycle is key!
Plant Health Care
It Looks Like The Roots Are Strangling My Tree
June 11, 2020
Tree girdling roots is commonly caused by improper planting, like piling too much mulch up against the tree trunk. To help alleviate girdling roots, a certified arborist will use a special tool with compressed air to excavate the soil without damaging the tree.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Planting Trees and Shrubs Near Underground Utility Lines
April 23, 2019
Before planting it’s crucial to make sure you’re planting the right tree in the right place. Part of that is making sure your plant doesn’t disrupt any underground utility lines. Learn more here
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Can You Plant Trees, Shrubs or Evergreens in the Winter?
February 7, 2019
Interested in planting trees or shrubs in the winter? Here’s how to tell if it’s OK to plant in winter or if you should wait for a more suitable season.
Leaf & Needle Problems
Why Didn't My Forsythia Bloom This Year?
May 28, 2020
Here are some issues that can stop forsythia shrubs from flowering: improper pruning, fungal diseases, placement in the yard, harsh winter and well-drained soil. Leaf problems, like discoloration or wilting, could be a sign the bush is dying.
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