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Tree Planting & Transplanting
What Plant Hardiness Zone Am I In?
December 15, 2022
Here's how to read planting zones and how to use plant hardiness zones, so you can get the best plants for your yard.
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Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How Long Do White Fluffy Seeds Last on Cottonwood Trees?
May 9, 2022
Those white fluffy seeds in the air in spring are cottonwood seeds! But how long does cottonwood season last? Cottonwood trees shed cotton for several weeks from late spring to early summer. But can you stop them from producing cotton? Here's how to reduce or stop it entirely.
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Insect & Disease Issues
What Spider Builds Webs in Trees? And How to Get Rid Of Them
September 13, 2021
What are those web looking things in trees? Surprisingly, a spider didn't build it. Fall webworms did. Find out how to get rid of fall webworms and their webs.
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Fruit Tree Care
Plant Health Care
How To Care For Fruit Trees In Early Spring
March 12, 2020
You should prune apple, pear, plum and cherry trees in early spring (late February and early April) before they leaf out. Get all the tips and details on how to care for fruit trees in spring.
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What Kills A Spotted Lanternfly
Insect & Disease Issues
How to Get Rid of the Spotted Lanternfly
October 22, 2020
Getting rid of Spotted Lanternflies (SLF) requires both you and your local certified arborist. Learn what you can do as a homeowner and how to help protect your trees and community from Spotted Lanternfly infestations.
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Spongy Moth: Facts, Life Cycle, Damage and Control
May 23, 2022
Spongy moth infestation? Learn about the spongy moth life cycle, how to control them and what damage they can do to your trees. Read on to discover how bad Spongy moths will be in Massachusetts in 2018 and more spongy moth facts!
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Preparing Garden Soil
Soil Care & Mulching
How To Prepare Your Soil For Spring Gardening
March 24, 2022
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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Plant Health Care
Do Arborvitae Branches Grow Back After Deer Or Storm Damage?
August 24, 2022
If your arborvitae are damaged, can you repair them? Arborvitae branches can grow back, if conditions are right. Click to learn how fast arborvitae grow.
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