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.
Spongy Moth: Facts, Life Cycle, Damage and Control
May 23, 2022
Spongy moth infestation? Learn about the spongy moth life cycle, how to control them and what damage they can do to your trees. Read on to discover how bad Spongy moths will be in Massachusetts in 2018 and more spongy moth facts!
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.
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 An Alligator Juniper?
July 20, 2023
Think you have an alligator juniper tree in your yard or maybe you’d like to plant one? Here’s what you need to know about alligator juniper trees and planting tips.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How To Properly Install A Tree Swing And Avoid Damage To My Tree
June 20, 2019
about the best approach to creating a kid-proof, tree-friendly swing.
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.
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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