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Tree Selection Guide

Best Trees To Plant On Hillsides & Slopes (Evergreen & Shade)

October 17, 2022

Wondering what to plant on a slope to prevent erosion? Find the best evergreen and shade trees to plant on hillsides and steep slopes.

Insect & Disease Issues

Protect Your Ash Trees: Spot the Early Signs of EAB

September 30, 2021

EAB can potentially wreak havoc on your ash tree, but spotting these four early warning signs could save the tree's life.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

How to Care For Mature Trees

October 20, 2022

Here's how to keep mature trees healthy with proper watering, pruning, fertilization, and regular monitoring and maintenance.

Plant Health Care

Why Do Evergreens Stay Green All Year?

January 7, 2021

Evergreens, like conifers, can conserve water during the summer and winter because of its special needle shape and waxy coating, so their leaves stay green year-round. What is the difference between deciduous and evergreen trees? Get all the evergreen tree care tips here.

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.

Plant Health Care

Freeze and Thaw Damage on Trees

February 6, 2020

Read how fluctuating winter temperatures and frost can affect tree growth and cause other types of winter injury. Mulching trees in fall and tree guards are just a couple things you can do to help minimize damage, learn more.

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Plant Health Care

What Is the Best Fertilizer for Palm Trees – and When to Fertilize

March 21, 2022

What kind of fertilizer do you use on a palm tree? A slow-release fertilizer made for palm trees is best. Homemade palm fertilizers don't provide enough nutrients, but you can fertilize with Epsom salts if they have lack magnesium. Also, learn when to fertilize palms, even in Florida.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

New Construction Landscaping: Things To Consider

March 16, 2023

New construction landscaping is an overwhelming task! Learn how to amend new construction soil and how to plan for a new landscape.

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