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Category: Tree care

Tree Wrap: What It is, Why to Use It, and How

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: September 24, 2024
Tree care

Chances are if you live in the North and buy a tree, the nursery staff will recommend you wrap its […]

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A Guide to Planting Fruit Trees

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: December 17, 2024
Tree care

Having fruit trees is a great perk of owning a backyard. And having a guide to planting fruit trees in […]

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Front Yard Tree Placement: How to Pick, Plant Showpiece Trees

By Rosie Wolf Williams | Updated: December 15, 2024
Tree care

When creating a visually stunning front lawn, the trees you choose play a crucial role. After all, your front yard […]

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Tree Root Removal: A How-to Guide

By Jennifer Lester | Updated: December 13, 2024
Tree care

You thought you were done with that tree when the chainsaw fell silent. Not so fast. You still have to […]

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Guide to Selecting and Planting Palm Trees

By Joyce Starr | Updated: December 13, 2024
Tree care

Nothing symbolizes a tropical and beachy paradise better than a palm tree. Adding one, or many, to your home gives […]

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When, Why, How to Prune Apple Trees

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: April 25, 2024
Tree care

Pumpkin spice? Pffffftttt. I can take it or leave it. For me, fall means fresh-picked apples turned into mile-high pies […]

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Taking Care of Aging Trees

By Jodi Helmer | Updated: May 11, 2022
Home and Garden, Landscaping, Tree care

The towering oaks and majestic maples that provide shade and offer branches sturdy enough to support a swing require special […]

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Controlling Cankerworms by Tree Banding

By Jodi Helmer | Updated: May 11, 2022
Tree care

As the leaves turn brilliant shades of red, amber and gold, creeping, crawling cankerworms are inching their way toward the […]

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When is the Best Time to Trim, Prune Trees?

By Lee Nelson | Updated: October 8, 2025
Tree care

While winter generally is the ideal time to prune most trees, the best time to prune a tree depends on its age, type, and location.

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9 Ways to Dispose of That Old Christmas Tree

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: November 24, 2025
Tree care

Find out how to dispose of your Christmas tree sustainably with 9 eco-friendly methods, from curbside pickup to creating garden mulch and wildlife shelter.

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