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.
Soil Care & Mulching
How to Perform a Soil Test (And Why You Need One!)
April 9, 2019
A soil test gives you all sorts of valuable information about the best way to care for your plants. Below, find how, and why, to do a soil test.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
How to Fix a Tree Planted Too Deep
May 5, 2021
Did you make the most common tree planting mistake? Check that you didn’t plant your tree too deep. See if you planted your new tree too deeply and learn how to fix the problem.
Tree Identification
Do I Have a Pin Oak?
April 29, 2021
Pin oak trees are one of the fastest-growing shade trees. Here are some characteristics to help identify if you have a pin oak. Hint, the pin oak tree leaves stand out among other oaks.
Tree Selection Guide
Fireproof Landscapes With Fire Resistant Plants, Trees & Shrubs
August 8, 2022
Learn what trees and shrubs are fire resistant in California including a fire resistant plant list and trees that can survive forest fires.
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.
Insect & Disease Issues
Invasive Palm Tree Pest: Palm Weevil Identification, Damage, & Management Methods
February 3, 2022
Palm weevils are invasive beetle species that pose a fairly serious threat to palm trees. Here’s what you should know about palm weevils, the damage they can cause, as well as treatment solutions.
How Cold Temperatures Impact Spring Growth: Preparing for a Healthy Bloom
December 19, 2024
Learn how cold winter temperatures affect spring growth for trees and shrubs. From nutrient intake disruption to frost cracks and winter burn, discover essential winter tree care tips to protect your landscape all season long.
Trees and Climate Change: What a Warmer Winter Means for Spring Growth
January 23, 2026
Warmer winters are disrupting tree dormancy, causing early bud swell and frost damage. Learn the signs and how to protect your trees this season.
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