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 Selection Guide
Salt Tolerant Evergreen Trees (By Zone)
February 14, 2022
Winter salt can dry out evergreens, making their needles brown or yellow. Instead, select salt tolerant evergreens trees for the northeast region and each zone.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
What Do I Do with My Garden and Lawn in the Fall?
October 20, 2021
Prepare your vegetable and flower garden beds for next season by winterizing now. Put your garden to bed in late October or early November with these 6 steps.
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.
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.
Soil Care & Mulching
Should I Mulch in Spring, Fall or Before Winter?
October 4, 2022
Find out when you should mulch your landscape with this quiz. If you like the look of mulch, add in spring. If you have a super cold winter, fall might be better. Or...
Lawn Care & Maintenance
How to Identify Crabgrass
July 16, 2020
Crabgrass looks like a coarse, yellowish-green clump of grass. There are plenty of Crabgrass look-alikes that can be commonly mistaken as other lawn weeds. Learn the distinguishing factors to help identify the lawn weed in your yard. Also, how to effectively get rid of crabgrass.
Insect & Disease Issues
Do Spotted Lanternflies Die In Winter?
February 11, 2021
Does cold weather kill spotted lanternfly? Yes, but only the grown-ups. The eggs survive the winter and create the whole vicious cycle all over again come springtime. Understanding the SLF life cycle is key!
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!
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