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.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
When Should Hedges Be Cut Back In Pacific Northwest
February 6, 2025
In the Pacific Northwest, hedges should be pruned in the late winter or early spring. March is usually a good month for hedge pruning.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
How Often Can You Transplant The Same Tree?
February 10, 2022
Here's how to successfully transplant a tree and the common tree transplanting mistakes you should avoid.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
How to Plant a Live Christmas Tree with Root Ball in the Garden
January 9, 2018
Here is your Christmas tree planting guide with directions how to plant a Christmas tree without roots and how to plant a Christmas tree in the garden.
Insect & Disease Issues
Check Your Boxwoods for Emerging Pest: Box Tree Moth
September 19, 2024
Learn how to identify and protect your plants from the invasive box tree moth. Discover the pest's life cycle, signs of box tree moth damage, and effective control measures to keep your shrubs healthy.
Leaf & Needle Problems
Managing Fallen Leaves In Your Yard
October 6, 2022
Are dead leaves harmful to plants or soil? Here are the benefits of fallen leaves and tips on how to best manage fallen leaves in your yard.
Plant Health Care
April Tree Root Collar Inspections: What to Look For Before Leaf-Out
April 17, 2026
Spring is the best time to check for buried root flares, girdling roots, or mulch volcanoes. Learn what to look for during your April root collar inspection — and how professionals can help.
Plant Health Care
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.
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