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Soil Care & Mulching

The Best Way to Cover Your Exposed Tree Roots

November 3, 2021

What's the best way cover tree roots above ground? Add mulch? Or perhaps topsoil or grass seed? How about gravel or concrete? Click to find your best option.

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.

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.

Insect & Disease Issues

Why Is My Tree Covered In Webs?

May 21, 2020

Tree webworms spin their webs at very tip of branches, while Eastern tent caterpillars spin their webs in tree “pockets.” Find a short list of common trees these tree pests feed on and how to proactively prevent them.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Are Exposed Tree Roots a Bad Thing? Get to the Root of the Problem

June 11, 2019

Exposed tree roots make it tough to landscape your yard and leave your trees vulnerable to damage. Read on to learn how surface roots can affect the health of your tree.

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.

Tree Selection Guide

Landscape Favorites: Best Slow and Fast Growing Shrubs

July 8, 2021

Get your list of some low-maintenance fast-growing shrubs, as well as slow-growers, that bring texture and interest to your green space to give you all the options you need to boost your landscape’s appearance.

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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