We all want to keep our plants healthy and thriving, so we water and mulch and prune, but sometimes we can get a little carried away. Tree trimming is an important part of maintenance, but removing too much can hurt your poor plants. Know when to say when, because your plant won't tell you until it's too late—and it dies. Read more
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If you have a plum, cherry, apricot, or chokecherry tree, you may already be familiar with black knot, but do you know what to do about it? Read on to find out. Read more
Pricing a tree removal project depends on many factors, including size of the tree and complexity of the job. The average cost just to remove a tree can range from $150 to $1,500, but other services—like stump removal—cost extra. While you won't know exactly how much everything will cost until you get your own specific estimate, there are ways to budget for the basics. Read more
During the winter, a bare tree may look like it's dead without the branches full of lush life, but it's actually a great time of year to check your trees to make sure it's healthy. There are at least three signs of healthy tree growth you should focus on. Read more
While you may not be thinking of growing fresh fruit in the middle of winter, it's always a good time to think about the best time for fruit tree pruning. Timing and technique are two important factors of fruit tree pruning, and done correctly, can help enhance the amount and quality of your crop. Read more
The process of cabling and bracing helps to strengthen trees that are weak from damage or not structurally sound. But what is cabling and bracing? And how exactly does it help? Read more