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.
Insect & Disease Issues
How to Manage Scale: Early Prevention is Key
September 15, 2022
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 Selection Guide
Fireproof Landscapes With Fire Resistant Plants, Trees & Shrubs
August 8, 2022
Learn what trees and shrubs are fire resistant in California including a fire resistant plant list and trees that can survive forest fires.
Leaf & Needle Problems
What Happens If Trees Bud Too Early?
February 28, 2022
Because of the warm winter, your trees may be budding already. Is it bad if trees start budding in winter? Learn if they'll bloom again and how to protect them.
How To Protect Newly Planted Trees From Frost
November 7, 2019
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.
Plant Health Care
What's This Green Stuff Growing On Trees And Rocks?
May 7, 2020
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.
Plant Health Care
Why You Should Fertilize Flowering Trees?
August 12, 2021
Fertilizing flowering trees can enhance your landscape aesthetics. By using a slow-release fertilizer it encourages blooms while increasing healthy growth. Fertilization strengthens trees by promoting a healthy root system, learn more.
Leaf & Needle Problems
3 Reasons Evergreens Turn Brown in Winter and How to Fix
December 15, 2021
Why are your evergreen trees turning brown in winter? See why this is happening and how to fix it. Hint: a protective spray for evergreens may be the solution.
Tree Selection Guide
Top 5 Low Maintenance Evergreens for Privacy
August 25, 2022
Evergreens are great choices for privacy screens because they add this cover and color all year long. Let’s look at the best evergreens to plant for privacy.
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