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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.
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Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
My Tree Was Struck By Lightning. What Do I Do?
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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Lawn Care & Maintenance
How to Keep Grass Green in Hot Summer Weather
Keeping your lawn green in the summer is easy! The solution lies in things you’re already doing. Learn 9 tricks to keep your lawn looking fresh all summer.
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Lawn Care & Maintenance
How to Identify Crabgrass
Crabgrass looks like a coarse, yellowish-green clump of grass. There are plenty of Crabgrass look-alikes that can be commonly mistaken as other lawn weeds. Learn the distinguishing factors to help identify the lawn weed in your yard. Also, how to effectively get rid of crabgrass.
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Lawn Care & Maintenance
What To Do Before Overseeding My Lawn
Follow our step-by-step guide on what to do before overseeding (reseeding) your lawn. The most important step in the process is aeration! Learn more.
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Insect & Disease Issues
How To Get Rid of Black Fungus on My Tree’s Trunk or Branches
Black fungus on your tree trunk or tree branches? Black knot disease is common in chokecherry trees and plum trees. Although you can eat plums from a tree with black knot, you should still contact an arborist to learn how to get rid of black knot on trees and how you can treat black knot fungus!
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Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
Protect Your Home by Prepping Trees for Tornadoes and Hurricanes
If you live in an area where tornadoes or hurricanes happen, you already know how important it is to prep early in the tornado and hurricane season. See what you can do to reduce storm damage.
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Soil Care & Mulching
Should I Mulch in Spring, Fall or Before Winter?
Find out when you should mulch your landscape with this quiz. If you like the look of mulch, add in spring. If you have a super cold winter, fall might be better. Or...
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