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How Do I Get Rid of Ground Ivy or Creeping Charlie in My Yard?
When it comes to the peskiest, persistent and downright unwanted garden weed, Creeping Charlie might just take the cake. Learn how you can get rid of this relentless weed and stop it from coming back.
How to Make Good Garden Soil: A Step-by-Step Guide
Without the right blend of soil beneath them, plants have a hard time growing. Turn your current yard’s soil into a nutrient-rich plant-growing machine with the step-by-step guides below.
What Type Of Mulch To Choose: Mulch Selection Guide
It’s almost that time of year again to start mulching. Now’s a great time to read up on the various types of mulch and decide which one’s right for your landscape.
Why Do My Palm Tree’s Leaves Have White Spots?
Palm trees with discolored leaves aren’t so good-looking. When palm trees are affected by a pest or disease, their leaves can take on a couple of different colors. Keep reading for a quick...
Landscaping Ideas To Make Your New Home Your Own
The little things—like adding annuals or mulching your garden beds—that make your landscape feel like an extension of you. Need help adding a personal touch to your new landscape? Keep on reading!
Do Nails, Screws Or Staples Hurt Trees?
Can you safely drill your tree with a nail or screw? Below, find out if your tree’s a good candidate, and get a guide to safely drilling nails, staples or screws into your tree.
Why Are My Shrubs Turning Brown And Dying?
A once healthy shrub that’s now dull, dry and brown is likely in trouble. If your shrubs switched up on you, keep reading to find out how to step in and save them.
Landscaping Tips For New Homeowners
Inspecting your landscape as a new or first-time homeowner, there may be red flags you didn’t know to look out for. Keep reading for a new homeowner’s guide to keeping your landscape in tip-top...
Planting Trees and Shrubs Near Underground Utility Lines
Before planting it’s crucial to make sure you’re planting the right tree in the right place. Part of that is making sure your plant doesn’t disrupt any underground utility lines. Learn more here
How To Protect Small Trees And Shrubs From Rabbits
In their quest for a quick bite to eat, rabbits can leave the bottom of plants totally bark-less. Below, read about how to prevent rabbit feeding, and learn how to help an injured plant recoup.
How To Help Evergreen Shrubs With Winter Burn
Harsh sun actually works against evergreens in winter. Come springtime, these endlessly green plants might turn brown from the damage. Find out more here!
How to Perform a Soil Test (And Why You Need One!)
A soil test gives you all sorts of valuable information about the best way to care for your plants. Below, find how, and why, to do a soil test.
DIY - How to Trim Tree Branches Yourself
Large pruning jobs should be left to a professional, but trimming small branches and trees is perfectly manageable. Keep reading for a step-by-step guide to pruning small branches and small trees.
What Is Shearing, And How's It Different From Pruning?
From pinching to pruning to heading to shearing, no two cuts are the same, and each technique gives our plants a distinct look and feel.Below, find out which is best for your plant.
Is Tree Stump Removal Necessary, Or Is It Better To Grind A Stump?
After removing a tree, what's left behind is that stump! Should you leave it, remove it Or, what about grinding the stump? Keep reading for answers about why and how to remove a tree stump.
When to Start Watering Trees in Spring
Water is important for trees as they work to establish new leaves and flowers. When you water trees at the right time in spring, you help make sure they have a healthy growing season. Learn more here
Easy Landscaping to Help Sell Your Home
A well-groomed landscape not only makes a great first impression, but it can also drive up the value of your home. Read through some tips that can help you turn the best profit on your home.
What to do if Your Palm Tree’s Spear Isn’t Opening Up (Majesty, Kentia)
If you’re worried about a spear leaf that just won’t open on your palm tree, keep reading for some common causes—and solutions—to this palm tree problem.
When to Remove Tree Wrap or Tree Guards After Winter
With protective wrap swaddled around trunks in winter, our trees can safely make it through the tough season. Watch out though they do expire! Read on to find out when you should remove tree wrap.
Tree Transplanting Cost for Big and Small Trees