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Plant Health Care
Spotted Woodpecker Damage On Your Tree? Here’s What To Do
Recognize & Repair Woodpecker Damage
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Soil Care & Mulching
Why Should a Homeowner Perform a Soil Test?
Wonder why nothing will grow in your garden? Well, it could be the soil! See what your soil has (and lacks) with a quick soil test. Start by...
Rocks And Mulch
Soil Care & Mulching
Landscaping Pros & Cons Of Rocks Vs. Mulch
Learn the landscaping pros and cons of mulch vs. rocks including benefits of river rock vs. mulch, and replacing mulch with stone.
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Insect & Disease Issues
How to Manage Scale: Early Prevention is Key
Scale is a common pest of landscape trees and shrubs that can easily be overlooked. Here are visible symptoms of an infestation and how to get rid of scale on trees.
Deer Eating Leaf Stock
Tree Selection Guide
Fast Growing Trees That Deer Likely Won’t Damage
Read about what to do if you’re looking for a quick-growing tree that deer won’t chow down.
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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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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.
Identifying Crabgrass
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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