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 Planting & Transplanting
Should Burlap or Wire Baskets Be Removed When Planting Trees?
October 18, 2022
Even if it's organic, you should remove as much of the burlap as you can. Then, only remove this much of the wire basket...
Tree Planting & Transplanting
What Plant Hardiness Zone Am I In?
December 15, 2022
Here's how to read planting zones and how to use plant hardiness zones, so you can get the best plants for your yard.
Trimming & Pruning
Can I Use a Hedge Trimmer or Pole Saw to Trim My Trees?
May 28, 2019
Learn about the trimming tools that work best on trees and the ones that don’t.
Lawn Care & Maintenance
Have Japanese Beetles? Check & Control Lawn Grubs Now!
July 27, 2022
See Japanese beetles? Learn when to control and treat for grubs. In the Japanese beetle life cycle, they lay grubs. Look for symptoms of grubs now to prevent damage.
Leaf & Needle Problems
What to Do When Your Japanese Maple Has Crispy Or Brown Leaves
August 17, 2022
Spot brown, crispy or scorched leaves on your Japanese maple? It could be Japanese maple leaf scorch, an underwatered Japanese maple or pests!
Insect & Disease Issues
How to Get Rid of Spring Webworms or Eastern Tent Caterpillars
May 2, 2022
Spot spring webworms in your trees? Learn how harmful tent caterpillars are to trees and how to get rid of tent worms or tent caterpillars. You can usually remove them by hand and kill them by dropping them into water and dish soap. But if you have lots, use a tent caterpillar spray.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Best Way to Remove Toilet Paper from Tall Trees
November 1, 2021
Did your trees get TPed on Halloween? Click for step by step instructions on the best way to get toilet paper, or TP, out of trees - even the tall trees!
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How Long Do White Fluffy Seeds Last on Cottonwood Trees?
May 9, 2022
Those white fluffy seeds in the air in spring are cottonwood seeds! But how long does cottonwood season last? Cottonwood trees shed cotton for several weeks from late spring to early summer. But can you stop them from producing cotton? Here's how to reduce or stop it entirely.
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