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 Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
How to Spot—And Protect—Trees from Lightning
July 19, 2021
What exactly happens when lightning strikes a tree? Learn that and how to tell if a tree was hit by lightning. Plus, you can protect your trees from lightning damage.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Plants Under Trees: Protect the Root Flare
September 18, 2025
Plant under trees without smothering the trunk. Choose clumping, shallow‑rooted companions, keep the root flare visible, and build a breathable mulch ring.
Tree Selection Guide
Best Flowering Shrubs
April 20, 2023
Check out our extensive list of best flowering shrubs recommendations based on your hardiness zone.
Tree Selection Guide
Trees with Non-Invasive Root Systems
May 2, 2022
Plant trees with roots that don't spread! Here are trees with non-invasive root systems, shade trees with small root systems and best trees for sidewalks!
Soil Care & Mulching
Step By Step: How To Remove Grass To Mulch Around Trees
April 25, 2022
If there's grass around tree trunks, remove it before mulching around trees. Try this easy trick to kill the grass around tree trunks, then learn how to mulch!
Plant Health Care
Freeze and Thaw Damage on Trees
February 6, 2020
Read how fluctuating winter temperatures and frost can affect tree growth and cause other types of winter injury. Mulching trees in fall and tree guards are just a couple things you can do to help minimize damage, learn more.
Leaf & Needle Problems
What to do if Your Palm Tree’s Spear Isn’t Opening Up (Majesty, Kentia)
March 7, 2019
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.
Plant Health Care
How To Help Restore Trees Burned By Wildfires
April 21, 2022
Following proper tree care after a wildfire can help restore your fire-damaged trees.
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