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Pruning shrubs is an essential step in the shrub maintenance process. Here are some benefits of shrub pruning and how to best trim these plants to ensure their long-lasting good health.
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Evergreens are great choices for privacy screens because they add this cover and color all year long. Let’s look at the best evergreens to plant for privacy.
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A poison ivy plant can crowd out the plants that you want there. They take over the area and steal valuable water and nutrients from other the plants.
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Proactive tree trimming helps reduce potential costly damage from storms. It prepares your trees for the various weather elements by performing regular and proper tree pruning.
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Here are trees with invasive roots and what you can do to best manage them if you have them in your yard.
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Let’s look at this beech tree leaf disease, what causes beech leaf disease, and how to treat beech leaf disease so you can better protect your trees from infestation.
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Red thread is active in the spring and early fall. Red thread defaces lawns by scarring them with 2-inch diameter brown spots and small brown patches. Learn how to prevent red thread damage.
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Approach dry spells, heat and drought proactively. Pick drought-tolerant trees–especially if your state is currently in severe drought. Remember though, wait until fall to plant new trees!
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Approach dry spells, heat and drought proactively. Pick drought-tolerant trees–especially if your state is currently in severe drought. Remember though, wait until fall to plant new trees!
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Learn how to help your trees and plants survive an unexpected heat wave with these immediate actions.
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Learn how to identify and care for the aspen tree and types of aspen trees you can try to get the visually appealing contrast they bring to your home landscape.
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How are forests affected by climate change? Learn more about the effects of climate change on tree species so you can better care for your trees.
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We'll explore the difference between slow-release and fast-release fertilizer options for your tree care fertilization so you can choose between slow-release fertilizer vs. fast release.
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If you're a fan of fall color, a sweetgum tree might be perfect for you. Learn how to identify a sweetgum tree, when do sweetgum trees bloom, and how to handle sweetgum tree balls and care for...
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Proper summer tree care can ensure your trees stand strong through heat, drought, storms, and stress. From summer tree pruning to dealing with summer leaf yellowing to tree fertilization to...
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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.
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Learn why shade trees are important and how you can maximize the many benefits of shade trees in your home landscape.
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Learn more about magnolia tree flowers, magnolia tree leaves, types of magnolia trees, choosing a magnolia tree variety, and how to care for your magnolia tree.