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Tree Care Checklist: How to Keep Trees Healthy This Fall

September 21, 2021

From professional tree care experts, here are seasonal tips and information to follow when it comes to fall tree care.

Tree Identification

Do I have a Flowering Dogwood Tree?

July 23, 2020

Dogwoods are most recognized for their cross-shaped white or pink bracts. They require 4-6 hours of sun each day and can grow in a variety of climates. Learn how to properly care for flowering dogwoods and the potential threats that can harm your tree.

Plant Health Care

It Looks Like The Roots Are Strangling My Tree

June 11, 2020

Tree girdling roots is commonly caused by improper planting, like piling too much mulch up against the tree trunk. To help alleviate girdling roots, a certified arborist will use a special tool with compressed air to excavate the soil without damaging the tree.

Tree Identification

Do I Have a Blue Spruce Tree?

August 6, 2020

Learn how to care for Blue Spruce Trees like a professional. The key to a thriving blue spruce tree is good soil drainage. These trees can be planted in zones 2-7 and do well in cold climates. They need at least 6 hours of sun but can’t handle excessively hot or humid weather conditions.

Plant Health Care

Slow Vs. Fast Release Fertilizer: What’s The Difference And Which One Is Better?

June 2, 2022

We'll explore the difference between slow-release and fast-release fertilizer options for your tree care fertilization so you can choose between slow-release fertilizer vs. fast release.

Tree Identification

Do I Have a Winterberry Holly?

December 3, 2020

Learn how to identify a Winterberry Holly by its leaf, fruit, and bark. Winterberry Holly can grow in zones 3-9 and prefers acidic soil. The shrub needs at least 4 and up to 6 hours of uninterrupted sunlight per day and blooms in late spring.

Best And Worst Trees To Plant Near A House

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

How To Protect Trees During Construction

March 21, 2024

Learn how to protect your trees by taking the right steps before, during, and after construction.

Insect & Disease Issues

Verticillium Wilt Threatens Japanese Maples

November 9, 2023

Here are the first signs and symptoms of verticillium wilt on your Japanese maples and what you can do for treatment and stop it from spreading.

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