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Property Maintenance & Landscaping

5 Steps for Handling Snow Bent Tree Branches

January 24, 2022

Bill asked, "Should I shake the trees or otherwise try to remove the snow from the branches?” If trees are bent over in snow, usually, you shouldn't shake snow bent trees.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Protecting Trees From Snow and Ice Damage

December 1, 2021

Snow and ice can cause many issues when it packs onto your tree branches, but staying proactive before and after snowfall can help maintain tree health.

Lawn Care & Maintenance

What Is This Whitish Gray (Or Whitish Pink) Fuzz On My Grass?

January 25, 2024

What is snow mold? It's a fungal disease that can create patches of whitish gray or whitish pink grass blades in late winter and early spring. Let's talk about how to prevent snow mold and how to get rid of snow mold in your home lawn.

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.

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Plant Health Care

Can a Tree Freeze to Death in Winter?

February 7, 2022

Can a tree freeze to death? It's rare, but trees do freeze at certain temperatures (generally 20-20 degrees). Learn what happens to trees in the winter and how trees (including pine) survive winter.

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.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

How To Help Trees Recover From Winter Dieback

March 19, 2020

Don’t panic! Winter tree dieback does not mean your tree is a goner. Learn how to recover your trees from these common winter damages: sunscald, winter desiccation, soil damage from salt, and snow and ice damage.

Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery

5 steps to Help Trees Survive Winter with Little Damage

December 7, 2021

There are ways to keep your trees safe and strong this winter. With five, simple steps, your trees will stand sturdy in the heaviest of winter storms.

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