When you are holding a pruning saw and faced with a scraggly-looking tree or shrub, it could be tempting to get carried away and accidentally cut off more than you intended. Pruning requires a very delicate balance. If you trim… Read More
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Is Shrub Trimming Possible in the Summer?
In addition to taller trees, brightly colored perennials, and grasses that blow in the breeze, your landscape isn’t complete without a combination of shrubs. These plants bring the middle-height element to your home’s landscape, providing shade and soil stability, as… Read More
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Low Maintenance Evergreens That Are Perfect for Privacy
You may want to create a nice look for both you and your family to enjoy quiet evenings outside your house. Or maybe you just don’t want your nosy neighbors to always see your backyard when you’re trying to enjoy… Read More
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Which Trees Could You Plant Near a Septic Tank?
With thick pipes that run throughout your yard, septic systems bring up many questions about what you could plant and where. If you’re curious about planting some trees and other plants on your property but are unsure if it is… Read More
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Symptoms and Signs of Tree Stress on Your Property
While you wander the yard, did you spot something that looked a bit odd? A bare brunch that is typically bursting with leaves? Your tree is lucky to have you there to look out for it. The earlier you spot… Read More
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How to Perform a Soil Test on Your Property
When our plants or trees are in trouble, the first instinct we have is to reach for a hose to help hydrate them or lay down fertilizer and hope for some new growth. However, issues with plants are not always… Read More
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Ways to Reduce Heat Stress on Your Property’s Trees
Maryland natives cherish their trees. From pine trees to maple trees, Maryland’s tree canopy is a crucial part of the state. However, as summers grow hotter and become more dry, trees can become more susceptible to heat stress. It is… Read More
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Can You Fix or Stop a Tree Trunk Rotting at the Base?
Your tree’s trunk keeps its leafy canopy above and its sprawling roots below in the ground. It is what keeps it together. Basically, the trunk is the stem, and just like if a stem broke on a flower, it isn’t… Read More
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Is Spring One of the Best Seasons for Tree Pruning?
As you have been admiring all of the fresh green growth in your property this spring, maybe you have noticed something else as well, like the excessive growth of a shrub or tree that you want to cut. Typically, the… Read More
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How Your Trees Help Fight Against Climate Change
Climate change is affecting every region of the United States. Changes in precipitation, temperature, sea level rise, tree health, storm intensity, pest pressure, wildfires, and worker safety can all impact the health and vibrancy of a landscape. Understanding the impact… Read More