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.
Leaf & Needle Problems
See Burnt Tree Leaves? Fix Leaf Scorch Symptoms With Treatment
July 6, 2022
Learn about leaf scorch disease and its symptoms including leaf scorch treatment for maples and Japanese maples.
Trimming & Pruning
"Crepe Murder" Pruning Mistakes & Recovery
May 15, 2025
Avoid 'crepe murder'—the harmful over-pruning of crepe myrtles that can damage tree health and appearance. Learn proper pruning techniques to preserve beauty and longevity
Tree Identification
Do I Have a Norway Spruce?
November 5, 2020
Learn how to easily identify a Norway Spruce by the tree’s shape, bark, needle color, and cone. Find details on how to properly care for Norway Spruces from suitable grow zones, ideal planting spots, and common threats.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Tree Transplanting: Cutting Tree Roots Without Killing A Tree
April 16, 2020
Before transplanting a tree there’s crucial root prep involved. But before you attempt to prune tree roots on your own, read this post to learn how to keep your tree as safe as possible in the process.
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).
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.
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.
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!
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