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.
Insect & Disease Issues
How to Get Rid of Thrips: Control & Prevention
April 22, 2021
Learning how to prevent thrips begins with keeping plants moist since thrips are usually drawn to those that are too dry. Early detection and a practice called integrated pest management are also important here, learn more.
How Cold Temperatures Impact Spring Growth: Preparing for a Healthy Bloom
December 19, 2024
Learn how cold winter temperatures affect spring growth for trees and shrubs. From nutrient intake disruption to frost cracks and winter burn, discover essential winter tree care tips to protect your landscape all season long.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Managing Deer Browsing on Your Property
January 19, 2021
The threat of deer feeding continues to increase for a variety of plant species, but there are a few techniques you can use to manage deer and reduce damage to your plants.
Tree Selection Guide
Best Flowering Shrubs
April 20, 2023
Check out our extensive list of best flowering shrubs recommendations based on your hardiness zone.
Tree Identification
Shrub Identification: Do I Have A Red Twig Dogwood?
January 11, 2024
Let’s talk about red twig dogwood shrubs, how large a red twig dogwood gets, and how to trim a red twig dogwood so you can properly care for this beloved bush in your home landscape.
Tree Selection Guide
Do Bees Like Trees? Trees for Bees Guide
June 21, 2021
Include bees for trees when creating a pollinator garden! The best trees for bees are…
Tree Selection Guide
Thirsty Plants: Which Plants Absorb Excess Water in a Yard?
June 18, 2020
Struggling with standing water in your yard? Here’s a list of the best plants by zones that absorb water. In this post, you will find water-loving trees, shrubs and plants.
Soil Care & Mulching
Should Humates Be Applied Before or After Fertilizer?
April 18, 2024
You don’t have to apply humates before or after fertilizer; you can actually mix humates with other fertilizers and apply them at the same time.
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