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Tree Planting & Transplanting
In Too Deep?
Planting a tree right in the first place is the goal. Paying attention to the details in this process can mean a healthier, more vigorous, and successful tree that will add multiple and growing benefits to your landscape for years to come.
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Plant Health Care
It Looks Like The Roots Are Strangling My Tree
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.
Shrub Pruning
Trimming & Pruning
Shrub Pruning: Why It Matters
Pruning shrubs is an essential step in the shrub maintenance process. Here are some benefits of shrub pruning and how to best trim these plants to ensure their long-lasting good health.
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Tree Planting & Transplanting
4 Tips on Caring for Newly Planted Trees
Recently planted a tree? Find all the tips you need for caring for newly planted trees below.
How Do We Harm Trees
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Fact or Fiction: Five Ways You May Be Harming Your Trees
Read over these 5 ways you may be harming trees and didn’t know it! In this post, we offer a few common tree care missteps and what you should avoid to ensure your tree’s health and growth.
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Soil Care & Mulching
How To Prepare Your Soil For Spring Gardening
Learn how to improve soil quality in your home landscape with important soil preparation steps, including how to conduct a soil test and how to prepare your soil for spring.
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Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Pros and Cons of Landscape Fabric
Curious about landscape fabric? Landscape fabric is usually made from a woven cloth material which works well under rock and gravel but usually isn't best in vegetable gardens. Learn the pros and cons of landscape fabrics and what alternatives you can use instead.
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The 5 To-Do's to Mark Off Your Spring Tree Care Checklist
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