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.
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.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
What Do I Do with My Garden and Lawn in the Fall?
October 20, 2021
Prepare your vegetable and flower garden beds for next season by winterizing now. Put your garden to bed in late October or early November with these 6 steps.
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.
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.
Plant Health Care
Signs Of Overwatered Hydrangeas & How To Fix Them
September 21, 2023
Here are common signs of an overwatered hydrangea and how to save overwatered hydrangeas.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
New Construction Landscaping: Things To Consider
March 16, 2023
New construction landscaping is an overwhelming task! Learn how to amend new construction soil and how to plan for a new landscape.
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.
Invasive Pest Alert for Illinois: Elm Zigzag Sawfly
May 1, 2025
The elm zigzag sawfly, an invasive species, is targeting elm trees in the Chicago region. Most trees recover from this pest, but weakened and stressed trees are at risk.
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