Key Takeaways • Bacterial canker splits the bark: This disease causes weeping cankers on stems and branches and is treated […]
Category: Tree care
How to Cut Down a Tree Safely in 10 Steps
Learn how to cut down a tree safely in 10 steps, from planning the notch and felling cut to knowing when to call a pro. A clear DIY guide for homeowners.
Tiny Trees 101: How to Care for Bonsai
Patience, simplicity, and the beauty of imperfections. These are the core principals of how to care for a bonsai tree, […]
Signs Your Trees Need Pruning
As a property owner, you’ve probably experienced that moment during a storm where you look upon the trees and just […]
Apple Tree Diseases and How to Treat Them
Key Takeaways • Severity varies widely: Fire blight has no cure and can kill a tree, while apple scab, powdery […]
7 Common Cherry Tree Diseases and How to Treat Them
Key Takeaways • Necrotic ringspot has no treatment but removal: The other diseases, especially in the early stages, are not […]
Oak Tree Diseases: How to Treat Them
Key Takeaways • Prevention is the best defense: Apply mulch properly, water 1 inch weekly during droughts, skip weed killers, […]
Maple Tree Diseases and How to Treat Them
Key Takeaways • Fungal diseases are the biggest threat: Verticillium wilt, root rot, and sapstreak all attack a maple’s vascular […]
Why Painting on Tree Pruning Sealer Is a Bad Idea
Tree pruning sealer was once standard advice, but it traps moisture and slows healing. Learn why to skip it, the one oak exception, and what to do instead.
9 Best Shade Trees for Your Tampa, FL Yard
Looking for the best shade trees for your Tampa yard? Live oaks, sycamores, crape myrtles, bald cypress, and sweetgum trees […]