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.
Lawn Care & Maintenance
Best Time To Overseed Lawn (Midwest, Northeast, South, West)
August 31, 2022
Here's the best time to overseed the lawn in the Midwest, Northeast, South and West. Reseeding lawns covers bare spots, and overseeding lawns helps with weeds.
Plant Health Care
Protecting Trees From Heavy Snow
February 20, 2025
Protecting trees in the snowbelt, where winter weather can get rough, is important to ensure they come back to life with vigor in the spring.
Plant Health Care
How to Tell if Your Brown, Yellow or Orange Cedar Tree is Dying
January 31, 2019
Are you seeing brown, yellow or orange needles on your cedar tree? If your cedar tree’s not living up to its “evergreen” name, keep reading to find out why.
What Are Zombie Trees & Signs You Have One
October 31, 2024
Learn how to identify zombie trees in your yard, understand what causes them, and discover tips for saving or removing zombie trees before they pose a risk.
Plant Health Care
What Second Homeowners Should Check on Southern Trees After a Mild Winter
March 6, 2026
Returning to your Southern home this spring? Learn how mild winters affect trees in Florida and the Southeast — and what to inspect before growth and storm seasons begin.
Insect & Disease Issues
Tree Pest (Insect): Black Twig Borer
May 13, 2021
Plants commonly affected by Black twig borer (also referred to as black coffee borer or black coffee twig) include black gum, dogwood, Japanese maple, and more. Learn what black twig borer looks like, the life cycle, and control and prevention methods.
Leaf & Needle Problems
Newly Planted Tree Leaves Turning Brown, Yellow Or Wilting? Try…
May 16, 2022
Spot problems with your newly planted trees? If your newly planted tree has leaves wilting, leaves turning yellow or looks like it's dying, try this.
Plant Health Care
How The Polar Freeze Could Affect Your Trees
January 10, 2021
Although snow is associated with frigid temperatures, the fluffy white snowflakes that often blanket your backyard this time of year actually help ensure the survival of your trees and plants through spring.
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