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Newly Planted Shrub Care & Maintenance

April 6, 2023

Newly planted shrubs require some special maintenance and attention to ensure they grow healthy roots. Here’s how to help bushes grow so you can give your new shrub the best start possible.

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Soil Care & Mulching

Why You Need to Keep Mulch Away from Tree Trunks

May 10, 2022

Mulching is great for your trees, but piling it too high and covering a tree's trunk, can cause decay. Learn why you should keep mulch away from tree trunks and how having mulch too thick around your tree can cause moisture build-up and could smother your tree's roots. Click here for more here!

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.

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.

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Plant Health Care

What is the Best Fertilizer for Evergreen Trees?

October 11, 2022

Got an evergreen with a "blah" color? Do a soil test to see if it needs fertilizer. Then, decide between a slow-release product or evergreen spike. First...

Plant Health Care

DIY Tree Watering With Homemade Tree Watering System

July 18, 2022

Learn how to make a homemade tree watering system. You can water trees with a 5 gallon bucket or a DIY tree watering bag. Here are the steps.

Plant Health Care

How Much Water Does My Tree Need Weekly?

July 21, 2021

Watering the right amount is essential to keeping your trees strong and healthy. Read below to find out how to maintain the balance for all your trees!

Soil Care & Mulching

Step By Step: How To Remove Grass To Mulch Around Trees

April 25, 2022

If there's grass around tree trunks, remove it before mulching around trees. Try this easy trick to kill the grass around tree trunks, then learn how to mulch!

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