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Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Landscaping in Rocky Soil

September 10, 2020

Planting in rocky soil is possible but takes a little extra prep work. Follow this step-by-step guide on how to prepare rocky soil for planting grass seed and trees.

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.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Compost Shredded, Dry Leaves to Get These Leaf Compost Benefits

September 21, 2017

Learn how to compost leaves quickly including how to compost dry leaves, make leaf mold in garbage bags (leaf mulch) and how long it takes to compost leaves.

Soil Care & Mulching

How to Tell if Soil is Compacted Around Trees and What to Do

October 13, 2021

Is your tree slow growing? You may have compacted soil. Test to confirm, then discover soil compaction remedies. Also see if you can plant trees in compacted soil.

Plant Health Care

How To Help Restore Trees Burned By Wildfires

April 21, 2022

Following proper tree care after a wildfire can help restore your fire-damaged trees.

Plant Health Care

How To Care For Fruit Trees In Early Spring

March 12, 2020

You should prune apple, pear, plum and cherry trees in early spring (late February and early April) before they leaf out. Get all the tips and details on how to care for fruit trees in spring.

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Plant Health Care

Can You Repair or Stop a Tree Trunk From Rotting at the Base?

October 26, 2018

Uh-oh! Spot mushrooms or decay? If it looks like your tree is rotting, that's not good. It's very difficult to treat. But here's what you can do. Start by...

Soil Care & Mulching

Step by Step: How to Remove Grass to Mulch Around Trees

April 25, 2017

If there's grass around tree trunks, remove it before mulching around trees. Try this easy trick to kill the grass around tree trunks, then learn how to mulch!

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