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.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Should Burlap or Wire Baskets Be Removed When Planting Trees?
October 18, 2022
Even if it's organic, you should remove as much of the burlap as you can. Then, only remove this much of the wire basket...
Plant Health Care
How Mycorrhizal Fungi Support Tree Health
August 7, 2025
Discover how mycorrhizal fungi form symbiotic relationships with trees and the signs of healthy fungal partnerships.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Right Tree, Right Place: Tree Roots
August 4, 2022
Here are trees with invasive roots and what you can do to best manage them if you have them in your yard.
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.
Insect & Disease Issues
Tree Galls in Spring: What Homeowners Should Know About Unusual Growths
March 20, 2026
Noticed strange growths on your tree's leaves or branches this spring? Learn what causes tree galls, how to identify them by species, and when they may signal a problem.
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 Planting & Transplanting
How To Transplant A Tree: Step-by-Step Tutorial
October 22, 2019
For a smooth tree transplanting process, follow our comprehensive step-by-step tutorial on how to replant a tree and the best of the year. For large trees with trunks larger than 2 inches, we recommend leaving to the professionals.
Tree Identification
Trees That Shed Bark During Summer
August 3, 2023
For some species, trees that shed bark in the summer is a perfectly normal occurrence in the summer months. It’s a part of that tree’s natural aging process.
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