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
Palm Tree Care: Should I Cut Off Brown Palm Leaves?
December 1, 2022
Giving your palm trees proper care includes understanding why their leaves may turn brown and how to best care for them. Here's what causes palm tree leaves to turn brown and what you can do about it.
Plant Health Care
What Second Homeowners Should Check on Southern Trees After a Mild Winter
March 6, 2026
Returning to your Southern home this spring? Learn how mild winters affect trees in Florida and the Southeast — and what to inspect before growth and storm seasons begin.
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...
Buying a House with Big, Mature Trees Near House or Foundation
April 5, 2022
Buying a house with big, mature trees? Learn how big trees in the backyard save you money! But there are risks of having a big tree near or too close to the house: it could fall or it could damage the house foundation. Use this checklist before buying a house with big trees or dead trees.
Insect & Disease Issues
Emerald Ash Borer Facts: What Does the Emerald Ash Borer Eat?
February 13, 2020
Get the latest emerald ash borer (EAB) facts! What does emerald ash borer eat? Does emerald ash borer affect other trees? How to treat emerald ash borer? It’s important to know the ins and outs of this insect for proactive and preventative tree care.
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!
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!
Plant Health Care
What Is the Best Fertilizer for Palm Trees – and When to Fertilize
March 21, 2022
What kind of fertilizer do you use on a palm tree? A slow-release fertilizer made for palm trees is best. Homemade palm fertilizers don't provide enough nutrients, but you can fertilize with Epsom salts if they have lack magnesium. Also, learn when to fertilize palms, even in Florida.
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