Whether you're picking out a tree for your landscape or making a list for this season's to-dos, we have your tree care questions answered.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Should I Wrap Trees for Winter Protection?
November 8, 2022
You bundle up in a heavy coat for winter, so should you help your trees cozy up, too? You should wrap your tree if...
Tree Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have A Sassafras Tree?
July 11, 2024
What does a sassafras tree look like? If you suspect you have a sassafras tree in your yard, or if you’re on the lookout for one to plant, recognizing its unique features will be crucial. Here are key characteristics and tips on proper care.
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.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Tree Care Checklist: How to Keep Trees Healthy This Winter
December 6, 2021
Follow our ultimate checklist filled with tips on how to prepare your landscape and trees for the winter, cold weather.
Plant Health Care
What to Do About Mushrooms Growing at the Base of Trees
November 17, 2021
Have you noticed mushrooms growing around your tree's base or roots? It may be dangerous. Learn how to identify and manage honey fungus on your tree.
Leaf & Needle Problems
Why Does My Tree Have No Leaves On Top? (Maple, Birch & Ash)
June 6, 2022
Is my tree dead if it has no leaves on top? The top of tree looks dead but the bottom is alive. Learn why your maple tree, birch tree and ash tree have no leaves on top.
Tree Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have A Sycamore Tree?
June 8, 2023
Learn how to properly identify a Sycamore tree with these tips and information.
Invasive Pest Alert for Illinois: Elm Zigzag Sawfly
May 1, 2025
The elm zigzag sawfly, an invasive species, is targeting elm trees in the Chicago region. Most trees recover from this pest, but weakened and stressed trees are at risk.
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