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
Can Winter Root Damage Happen Without Snow? Protecting Tree Roots in Snowless Winters
December 4, 2025
Snow acts as nature’s insulation for tree roots — so what happens when winter arrives without it? Learn how bare soil affects tree survival, signs of winter root damage, and expert tips to protect your trees during snowless winters.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
When Should Hedges Be Cut Back In Pacific Northwest
February 6, 2025
In the Pacific Northwest, hedges should be pruned in the late winter or early spring. March is usually a good month for hedge pruning.
Plant Health Care
Shrubs Showing Stress in May? How to Spot Trouble Before Summer
May 1, 2026
Is your hydrangea drooping or your boxwood turning yellow? Learn which shrubs struggle in late spring and how to spot and fix early stress with this easy guide.
Insect & Disease Issues
Are Boxelder Bugs Eating Maple Tree Leaves? Control the Infestation…
July 28, 2022
Do you have boxelder bugs on your maple trees? They can be quite the bother but aren't known to cause any harm. Learn more about these bugs and how to get rid of them! Start by...
Tree Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have A Sycamore Tree?
June 8, 2023
Learn how to properly identify a Sycamore tree with these tips and information.
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
Are Bumps on Branches and Trunks (Burls) Bad for Trees?
July 5, 2022
If you spot growing bumps on your tree trunk or bumps on tree branches, those are burls on trees! But are burls bad for trees? Usually not. Burls typically don’t do any harm to trees. But you should get to the bottom of why they're growing. Look for...
Insect & Disease Issues
How To Get Rid Of Japanese Beetles Eating Your Landscape Plants
August 10, 2022
Learn what methods are used to control Japanese beetles - even on fruit trees with neem oil. There are home remedies to control Japanese beetle infestations.
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