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.
Plant Health Care
When To Fertilize Evergreens: Should You Fertilize Evergreens In The Winter?
January 11, 2022
Slow-release fertilization is so beneficial for your evergreens. The ideal way to determine your fertilizer choice is to conduct a soil test to confirm what nutrients your soil is lacking. However, fertilizing during certain seasons can be beneficial, learn more.
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
Tree Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have a Japanese Maple?
October 27, 2022
Gain insight into the general characteristics to help identify a Japanese maple.
Leaf & Needle Problems
Why ‘Bradford’ Callery Pear Tree Leaves Are Brown, Black or Falling Off
June 14, 2022
Are your Bradford or ornamental pear tree leaves turning black, brown, dying or falling off? Your Bradford pear is likely dealing with a common springtime fruit tree infection: fire blight. Learn more about fire blight and how you can help your tree.
Soil Care & Mulching
How to Refresh Potted Plants by Changing Soil
August 19, 2021
The goals of potting mix are to retain moisture and nutrients around the plant roots and provide enough air for growing roots. Typically, changing the soil in your potted plants should happen every 12 to 18 months. There are some exceptions that may change this timing, learn more.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
My Cut Christmas Tree Is Growing Or Budding…Can I Plant It?
December 12, 2022
If a Christmas tree is inactive for long enough outside, the heat inside could prompt it to begin growing as if it’s springtime. Unfortunately replanting a Christmas tree doesn’t work. But with a ton of patience, it is possible to grow a new plant from one of the branches, learn how.
Insect & Disease Issues
Spotted Lanternflies Predators
July 15, 2021
Because spotted lanternfly fly is an invasive species, there are a handful of natural predators here in the U.S. like chickens, praying mantis, squirrels, and bats. Get your full list of spotted lanternfly predators here.
Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
My Tree Was Struck By Lightning. What Do I Do?
June 27, 2019
Lightning can injure trees to the point that they need to be removed for safety. But, let’s dig a little deeper into what could be going on with your lightning-struck tree.
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