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Common Winter Tree Bark Damage: Sunscald and Frost Cracks

February 20, 2020

During winter, tree trunks can fall victims to sunscald injury and frost cracks. Here are a few tips on preventative winter tree care and here’s how to repair split bark on trees.

Lawn Care & Maintenance

Can I Plant Grass Seed in April?

March 26, 2020

For optimal growth, learn when the best time is to plant grass seed in spring for the Northeast and Midwest, and why the best time to plant grass seed differs based on certain regional weather elements.

Trimming & Pruning

What Is Shearing, And How's It Different From Pruning?

March 26, 2019

From pinching to pruning to heading to shearing, no two cuts are the same, and each technique gives our plants a distinct look and feel. Below, find out which is best for your plant.

Tree Planting & Transplanting

Planting Trees and Shrubs Near Underground Utility Lines

April 23, 2019

Before planting it’s crucial to make sure you’re planting the right tree in the right place. Part of that is making sure your plant doesn’t disrupt any underground utility lines. Learn more here

Plant Health Care

Spring Tree Care: Tree Fertilizer To Replenish Nutrients

March 10, 2022

Learn the best time to fertilize trees in spring and why fertilizing trees in spring is important to overall tree health, strength, and appearance.

Plant Health Care

Seasonal Boxwood Shrub Care

December 14, 2023

Here are some tips for how to care for boxwood shrubs so you can keep these hedges healthy and tidy all year long.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

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.

Plant Health Care

How to Tell if Your Brown, Yellow or Orange Cedar Tree is Dying

January 31, 2019

Are you seeing brown, yellow or orange needles on your cedar tree? If your cedar tree’s not living up to its “evergreen” name, keep reading to find out why.

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