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.
Soil Care & Mulching
How To Prepare Your Soil For Spring Gardening
March 24, 2022
Learn how to improve soil quality in your home landscape with important soil preparation steps, including how to conduct a soil test and how to prepare your soil for spring.
Plant Health Care
Winter Salt Damage on Shrubs: What To Do Before Spring Growth
February 20, 2026
Don’t wait for spring to repair salt-damaged shrubs. Learn how to spot early signs of salt stress, flush harmful buildup from soil, and restore shrub health before new growth begins.
Best Trees to Plant for Shade for Your Front & Back Yard
May 6, 2021
Trees come in all shapes and sizes, and you want to get the one that most fits your specific climate and conditions, here is our list of the best trees to plant near your house for shade.
Soil Care & Mulching
What Mulch is Best For Repelling Bugs?
June 25, 2020
What mulch is best for repelling bugs? Try cedar, melaleuca, or plastic mulch! Cedar is known to repel ants, moths, mosquitoes, and carpet beetles. Melaleuca is known to keep away termites. Plastic mulch deters aphids, thrips, and whiteflies.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How to Get Rid of Poison Ivy on Your Property
August 18, 2022
A poison ivy plant can crowd out the plants that you want there. They take over the area and steal valuable water and nutrients from other the plants.
Plant Health Care
How The Polar Freeze Could Affect Your Trees
January 10, 2021
Although snow is associated with frigid temperatures, the fluffy white snowflakes that often blanket your backyard this time of year actually help ensure the survival of your trees and plants through spring.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Landscaping Ideas To Make Your New Home Your Own
May 9, 2019
Need help adding a personal touch to your new landscape? Keep on reading!
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Can You Grow Evergreens In A Container?
February 18, 2021
Evergreens grow very well in containers and in most environments! The options are endless, so here's a list of the best evergreens to grow in pots by hardiness and height.
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