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How To Tell If A Tree Is Dead In Winter

January 25, 2022

In winter, many worry: Is my tree dead or dormant? Use this 3-step check to tell if your tree is dead in winter or just dormant.

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Plant Health Care

How Much Water Does a Newly-Planted Tree Need?

August 16, 2022

Keep the top 12 inches of soil around the root ball moist. Generally, that means 4-10 gallons each week. Click to pinpoint what's best for your tree.

Lawn Care & Maintenance

How To Stop Tree Roots From Sprouting In The Lawn

June 22, 2022

Learn how to stop tree roots from sprouting in your lawn including how to prevent tree roots from sprouting and how to kill tree seedlings in your lawn.

Tree Planting & Transplanting

Can You Plant A Tree Where Another Died?

May 5, 2022

Planting a tree where your old tree died can be tricky. To avoid replant disease and ensure tree planting success, follow these tips on how to plant a tree properly.

Tree Selection Guide

Fast Growing Tree for Privacy: Leyland Cypress

August 27, 2020

A leyland cypress should be planted in hardiness zones 6-10, and the tree needs at least 6 full hours of sunlight every day. It can grow to a height of 50 to 70 feet and should be planted in fall or spring. The most important thing is to avoid planting this evergreen in the heat of summer.

Lawn Care & Maintenance

Should I Fertilize My Lawn In The Fall? Yes! Here’s Why And How.

September 20, 2021

Learn when you should put fertilizer on the lawn in fall and the best time of day to fertilize lawn. Plus, should you fertilie lawn before or after rain

Tree Identification

How Many Tree Species Are There in North America?

November 30, 2023

In the entire world, there are over 65,000 tree types. The United States alone has 228 billion trees with roughly 30% of the country covered with forests.

Plant Health Care

Why Is Bark Falling Off My Tree (Oak, Pine, Ash, Maple)?

October 19, 2022

Why is your tree losing its bark? Should you be concerned? Click here to learn why bark is falling off your tree - including pine, oak and ash trees.

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