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
Landscape Favorites: Best Slow and Fast Growing Shrubs
July 8, 2021
Get your list of some low-maintenance fast-growing shrubs, as well as slow-growers, that bring texture and interest to your green space to give you all the options you need to boost your landscape’s appearance.
Soil Care & Mulching
Should Humates Be Applied Before or After Fertilizer?
April 18, 2024
You don’t have to apply humates before or after fertilizer; you can actually mix humates with other fertilizers and apply them at the same time.
Invasive Pest Alert for Illinois: Elm Zigzag Sawfly
May 1, 2025
The elm zigzag sawfly, an invasive species, is targeting elm trees in the Chicago region. Most trees recover from this pest, but weakened and stressed trees are at risk.
What You Need to Know about Watering Trees in Winter (Even in Colorado!)
January 16, 2018
Learn about if watering newly planted trees in the winter is needed, including if you should water trees in winter in Colorado.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Blooming Azaleas: Where Do Azaleas Grow Best?
December 8, 2022
Where do Azaleas grow best? Do Azaleas come back every year? Get all your answers here and learn best practices on how to care for azaleas.
Plant Health Care
How to Spot and Help Prevent Branch Breakage on Trees
December 10, 2021
Branch breakage is just one sign your trees may be suffering from the winter season. So, how can you help? First, know what causes branch breakage and how to prevent it with these tips:
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!
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