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
Tree Identification Guide: How to Identify a Japanese Lilac Tree
August 26, 2021
Most Japanese lilac tree varieties are fairly easy to maintain with timely watering, good drainage, and proper pruning time. Follow this guide to learn how to properly care for and identify Japanese lilacs.

Plant Health Care
What Are These Green Spots on My Tree’s Trunk or Branches?
May 9, 2022
Do you have green fungus on tree branches or green spots on your tree bark? Learn more about tree bark fungus identification and treatment. Often, you’ll see moss, lichen, or algae. None of which hurt the tree, but learn how you can get rid of lichen (if you do it right).

Insect & Disease Issues
How to Get Rid of White Fuzzy Fungus on Plants (Powdery Mildew)
July 19, 2022
Notice fuzzy white stuff on your plants or plant stems? It's likely powdery mildew! It generally doesn't harm your tree, but it sure doesn't look good! Get rid of it by...

Plant Health Care
How to Tell if a Redwood Tree is Dying (And If You Can Save It)
May 30, 2022
How do you tell if a redwood tree is dying? Is it turning brown or yellowing? You may have a distressed redwood tree. To help, you almost always need to give them more water. Learn more about how to water and how it could save a dying redwood tree!

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.

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
How to Get Rid of Lace Bugs
June 17, 2021
Lace bug damage can look a lot like other pest problems, so proper identification is the first step. Learn how to get rid of lace bugs, the common warning signs, and a list of plants susceptible to lace bugs.
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