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Winter Tree Care Checklist: Preparing Trees for Spring in 3 Steps

January 12, 2021

Follow these tips to help your trees remain strong throughout the winter season and prepare for healthy spring growth.

Tree Identification

Tree Identification: Do I Have An Oak Tree?

April 27, 2023

Here are some oak tree identification tips to help you better recognize these landscape giants.

Insect & Disease Issues

Signs of Tree Boring Insects

July 30, 2020

Common tree borers include the Emerald Ash Borer, Locust Borer, Bronze Birch Borer, and Longhorned Beetles. Learn which types of trees are at risk, where you’ll find these tree borers, common tree symptoms, and how to get rid of the tree borer.

Tree Selection Guide

Best Trees For Hanging A Tree Swing (Tire, Wooden and Seat)

July 21, 2021

The most important step in installing a tree swing is choosing the right tree.

Trimming & Pruning

Help! How Do I Fix a Topped Tree?

November 8, 2021

Topping trees is harmful. If you already topped your tree and cut off its top, learn how to fix it. With these 5 steps, you can likely repair your topped tree.

Tree Identification

Tree Identification Guide: How to Identify a Japanese Lilac Tree

August 26, 2021

Most Japanese lilac tree varieties are fairly easy to maintain with timely watering, good drainage, and proper pruning time. Follow this guide to learn how to properly care for and identify Japanese lilacs.

Tree Identification

Tree Identification: Do I Have An Alligator Juniper?

July 20, 2023

Think you have an alligator juniper tree in your yard or maybe you’d like to plant one? Here’s what you need to know about alligator juniper trees and planting tips.

Trimming & Pruning

What Is Tree Topping and Why Topping Is Harmful to Trees

October 11, 2021

You heard it here. Tree topping is not good for trees. Learn why tree topping damages trees and the right way to reduce trees' height.

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