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 Selection Guide
Fast Growing Tree for Privacy: Leyland Cypress
August 27, 2020
A leyland cypress should be planted in hardiness zones 6-10, and the tree needs at least 6 full hours of sunlight every day. It can grow to a height of 50 to 70 feet and should be planted in fall or spring. The most important thing is to avoid planting this evergreen in the heat of summer.
The Risk of Using an Uninsured and Unlicensed Arborist
August 20, 2020
Hiring an uninsured and unlicensed arborist for tree care services come with many risks and dangers to your tree and property. Tree work is a job for trained, certified arborist. Here are the warning signs of a dangerous arborist and why you should hire a certified and licensed tree care company.
Lawn Care & Maintenance
Can Too Much Rain Hurt Your Lawn?
August 13, 2020
Get your questions around rain and the affects it has on your lawn answered in this post! You will learn how to protect grass seed from heavy rain, how much rain is too much after fertilizing, and how to fix standing water in your yard.
Tree Identification
Do I Have a Blue Spruce Tree?
August 6, 2020
Learn how to care for Blue Spruce Trees like a professional. The key to a thriving blue spruce tree is good soil drainage. These trees can be planted in zones 2-7 and do well in cold climates. They need at least 6 hours of sun but can’t handle excessively hot or humid weather conditions.
Insect & Disease Issues
Signs of Tree Boring Insects
July 30, 2020
Common tree borers include the Emerald Ash Borer, Locust Borer, Bronze Birch Borer, and Longhorned Beetles. Learn which types of trees are at risk, where you’ll find these tree borers, common tree symptoms, and how to get rid of the tree borer.
Tree Identification
Do I have a Flowering Dogwood Tree?
July 23, 2020
Dogwoods are most recognized for their cross-shaped white or pink bracts. They require 4-6 hours of sun each day and can grow in a variety of climates. Learn how to properly care for flowering dogwoods and the potential threats that can harm your tree.
Lawn Care & Maintenance
How to Identify Crabgrass
July 16, 2020
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.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
What is Considered "Full Sun?"
July 9, 2020
Full sun plants need a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight every day. Plants require different sun exposure to grow and thrive. Learn the different sun requirements and the best plants for full sun, partial shade, partial sun, and full shade.
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