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Shrub Pruning: Why It Matters
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.
How to Get Rid of Poison Ivy on Your Property
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.
7 Ways You Can Embrace Sustainable Living Every Day
Learn how to reduce your own environmental footprint with these small, daily lifestyle changes that make an impact.
How Does Tree Pruning Reduce Storm Damage
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.
Right Tree, Right Place: Tree Roots
Here are trees with invasive roots and what you can do to best manage them if you have them in your yard.
Is Beech Leaf Disease Impacting Your Trees
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.
Red Thread Lawn Disease: Signs & Control
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How to Pick the Right Trees for Drought-Prone Landscapes
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!
How to Pick the Right Trees for Drought-Prone Landscapes
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!
How to Help Trees and Plants During an Unexpected Heat Wave
Learn how to help your trees and plants survive an unexpected heat wave with these immediate actions.
Tree Identification: Do I Have an Aspen Tree?
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.
Climate Change on Trees
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.
Slow Vs. Fast Release Fertilizer: What’s The Difference and Which One is Better?
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.
Tree Identification: Do I Have a Sweetgum Tree?
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...
Tree Care Checklist: How to Keep Trees Healthy This Summer
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...
Can You Plant a Tree Where Another Died?
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.
Why Are Shade Trees Important & The Benefits
Learn why shade trees are important and how you can maximize the many benefits of shade trees in your home landscape.
Tree Identification: Do I Have a Magnolia Tree?
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.