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Leaf & Needle Problems
What to do if Your Palm Tree’s Spear Isn’t Opening Up (Majesty, Kentia)
March 7, 2019
If you’re worried about a spear leaf that just won’t open on your palm tree, keep reading for some common causes—and solutions—to this palm tree problem.
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Winter Tree Roots
What Happens If Tree Roots Freeze?
December 5, 2024
Learn what happens to tree roots in winter, signs of tree root damage from freezing, and how to protect roots from cold temperatures. Discover if tree roots grow in winter and how to keep them healthy until spring.
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Perennial Time Chart
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Perennial Gardening Calendar With Bloom Months
February 24, 2022
To help plan your garden full of blooms and color year-round, use this extensive list of perennial flower blooms calendar to give your landscape something to boast about.
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Zigzag Elm Sawfly
Invasive Pest Alert for Illinois: Elm Zigzag Sawfly
May 1, 2025
The elm zigzag sawfly, an invasive species, is targeting elm trees in the Chicago region. Most trees recover from this pest, but weakened and stressed trees are at risk.
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Will Pine Tree Roots Damage A Foundation
Trimming & Pruning
Is It Safe To Cut Pine Roots Growing Close To My House?
April 13, 2022
When pine tree roots grow near your home foundation, you might wonder whether or not you can cut the roots of a tree without killing it. We provide answers to the question: Can you cut pine tree roots?
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Aspen Tree Identification
Tree Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have An Aspen Tree?
June 30, 2022
Learn how to identify and care for the aspen tree and types of aspen trees you can try to get the visually appealing contrast they bring to your home landscape.
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How To Mulch
Soil Care & Mulching
The Proper Way to Mulch Your Trees
March 30, 2021
Take a tip from trees in the natural setting when you tackle mulching. Proper tree mulching helps trees retain water, combat weeds and regulate soil temperature.
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Brown Needles On Evergreen Pine Or Spruce Tree
Leaf & Needle Problems
Reasons Why Your Evergreen is Dying from Bottom Up – And How to Save
September 16, 2021
If your evergreen or spruce tree is turning brown from the bottom up, does that mean it's dying? Or, can you still save a brown evergreen? Well...
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