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
How To Help Flooded Trees & Shrubs
March 9, 2023
Talking to a certified arborist about how to care for a waterlogged tree can ensure your plant gets the proper care and attention it needs after a stressful event like a flood.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Plants Under Trees: Protect the Root Flare
September 18, 2025
Plant under trees without smothering the trunk. Choose clumping, shallow‑rooted companions, keep the root flare visible, and build a breathable mulch ring.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
How To Transplant A Tree: Step-by-Step Tutorial
October 22, 2019
For a smooth tree transplanting process, follow our comprehensive step-by-step tutorial on how to replant a tree and the best of the year. For large trees with trunks larger than 2 inches, we recommend leaving to the professionals.
Tree Selection Guide
Plants Good for Flooding and Wet Areas (By Zone)
October 27, 2021
Concerned about flood damage to your plants? Find out which trees and shrubs like wet soil. Then, identify the best plants for wet areas in your zone (garden zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10).
Plant Health Care
Do Arborvitae Branches Grow Back After Deer Or Storm Damage?
August 24, 2022
If your arborvitae are damaged, can you repair them? Arborvitae branches can grow back, if conditions are right. Click to learn how fast arborvitae grow.
Plant Health Care
How to Maintain Tree Health During Dry Autumn Conditions
October 30, 2025
Fall droughts can quietly stress your tree. Learn the key signs and the best fall watering, mulching, and fertilization practices to keep them healthy through winter
Plant Health Care
Late-Winter Tree Watering: Why February Moisture Matters More Than You Think
February 6, 2026
Learn why watering trees in February is more important than it seems, even during late winter dormancy. Discover how proper hydration prevents winter stress, supports root growth, and prepares trees for a healthy spring.
Plant Health Care
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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