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.
Plant Health Care
April Tree Root Collar Inspections: What to Look For Before Leaf-Out
April 17, 2026
Spring is the best time to check for buried root flares, girdling roots, or mulch volcanoes. Learn what to look for during your April root collar inspection — and how professionals can help.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Landscaping Tips For New Homeowners
April 25, 2019
Inspecting your landscape as a new or first-time homeowner, there may be red flags you didn’t know to look out for. Keep reading for a new homeowner’s guide to keeping your landscape in tip-top shape.
Plant Health Care
It Looks Like The Roots Are Strangling My Tree
June 11, 2020
Tree girdling roots is commonly caused by improper planting, like piling too much mulch up against the tree trunk. To help alleviate girdling roots, a certified arborist will use a special tool with compressed air to excavate the soil without damaging the tree.
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!
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How To Dig Around & Trench Through Tree Roots
March 28, 2022
“How can I dig a 3-foot deep trench line near my 100-year-old oak without damaging it?” Learn how the best way to dig through (or cut through) tree roots.
Soil Care & Mulching
What Does Mulch Do? Everything About Mulch
April 24, 2026
What does mulch do? Learn how mulch supports soil health, regulates temperature & protects tree roots for long-term growth.
Trimming & Pruning
Tree Branches Hanging Over Or Touching Roof? Do This…
February 7, 2022
Have you noticed tree branches touching your roof? Or perhaps a neighbor’s tree is touching your house? Learn how to cut a limb safely and solve the problem.
Plant Health Care
Slow Vs. Fast Release Fertilizer: What’s The Difference And Which One Is Better?
June 2, 2022
We'll explore the difference between slow-release and fast-release fertilizer options for your tree care fertilization so you can choose between slow-release fertilizer vs. fast release.
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