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Trimming & Pruning

Can You Keep Big Trees Small or Limit Tree Height?

April 3, 2018

Learn how you can limit tree height and how to keep big trees small. You can’t actually stop a tree from growing taller or stunt the growth of a tree, but you can limit tree height by pruning it to keep it small. You can even keep a cherry tree or oak tree small by pruning it the right way.

Tree Identification

Evergreen Tree Identification Guide: How to Tell the Difference Among Spruce, Fir and Pine Trees

December 17, 2020

Identifying evergreens can be tricky! Follow this guide on how to tell if you have a Spruce, Fir, or Pine tree by the shape of its needles and texture of cones. You will learn the different characteristics and differentiators.

Tree Selection Guide

Best Low Pollen Trees

March 11, 2021

There are common plants and trees that trigger allergies. Here’s a list of the best and worst trees for allergies.

Plant Health Care

Does a Late Spring Frost or Snowfall Damage Trees?

March 14, 2018

Learn more about late spring frost damage including maple, redbud, lilac, magnolia and japanese maple tree frost damage and why japanese maples lose leaves after a late spring frost

Tree Selection Guide

Fast Growing Trees That Deer Likely Won’t Damage

August 13, 2019

Read about what to do if you’re looking for a quick-growing tree that deer won’t chow down.

Trimming & Pruning

Pruning Trees in Spring – Is It OK to Do?

April 13, 2017

You can do some spring tree pruning safely - as long as you know what trees to prune and why. Here's your guide to pruning trees in spring.

Tree Selection Guide

Best Trees and Plants for Bird Lovers

October 15, 2020

Learn how to attract birds to your yard by planting trees, flowers or shrubs that are native to your area. In this post, we share the best trees and flowers to consider that are bird-friendly. As well as flowers that attract hummingbirds.

Insect & Disease Issues

Protect Your Ash Trees: Spot the Early Signs of EAB

September 30, 2021

EAB can potentially wreak havoc on your ash tree, but spotting these four early warning signs could save the tree's life.

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