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
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.
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...
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Help! I Have Trees Bent Over by Ice. What Do I Do?
February 27, 2020
The best thing to do with frozen tree branches is to leave them alone! Once the ice melts you can assess the tree branch for pruning. If a large tree branch breaks off from ice or snow, contact a local arborist to discuss options like cabling and bracing.
Leaf & Needle Problems
My Tree Has Empty Spots With No Leaves. What Should I Do?
June 18, 2019
Let’s get into the potential reasons why your trees might have leafless spots.
Soil Care & Mulching
Landscaping Pros & Cons Of Rocks Vs. Mulch
May 5, 2022
Learn the landscaping pros and cons of mulch vs. rocks including benefits of river rock vs. mulch, and replacing mulch with stone.
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.
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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