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It Looks Like The Roots Are Strangling My Tree

June 11, 2020

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.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Best Way to Deal with Stormwater: Rain Gardens

June 4, 2020

Rain gardens catch water that would have flowed into the street or flooded your yard. They naturally clean and release water into the soil. Follow these 5 easy steps on how to build your own rain garden and the best plants to use.

Leaf & Needle Problems

Why Didn't My Forsythia Bloom This Year?

May 28, 2020

Here are some issues that can stop forsythia shrubs from flowering: improper pruning, fungal diseases, placement in the yard, harsh winter and well-drained soil. Leaf problems, like discoloration or wilting, could be a sign the bush is dying.

Insect & Disease Issues

Why Is My Tree Covered In Webs?

May 21, 2020

Tree webworms spin their webs at very tip of branches, while Eastern tent caterpillars spin their webs in tree “pockets.” Find a short list of common trees these tree pests feed on and how to proactively prevent them.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Fact or Fiction: Five Ways You May Be Harming Your Trees

May 14, 2020

Read over these 5 ways you may be harming trees and didn’t know it! In this post, we offer a few common tree care missteps and what you should avoid to ensure your tree’s health and growth.

Plant Health Care

What's This Green Stuff Growing On Trees And Rocks?

May 7, 2020

Lichen does not pose a threat to your tree’s health. It is completely harmless so there’s no real need to get rid of it. But if the sight of it bothers you, follow the steps in this post to remove it. We highly recommend to not use a pressure washer to remove lichen.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Garden Tips: How to Select, Arrange, and Plant Flowers in a Flower Bed

April 30, 2020

Find all your flower garden tips here! We offer a list of the best plants to use from what flowers bloom all year to the best perennial flowers (by zones) and the best annual flowers. You will also learn how to arrange your flower bed and properly group the flowers.

How To Protect Fruit Trees From Late Frost

Plant Health Care

How to Save Fruit Tree Blossoms and Fruit from a Late Freeze

April 23, 2020

Learn how you can protect your citrus trees, peach trees and apple trees from late frost and the factors affecting freeze damage. You should plan to cover your fruit tree whenever the temperatures is expected to drop below 28 degrees F.

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