Is Your Soil Healthy? How to Tell & Why it Matters

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Soil health has a huge impact on plant health and appearance. Keep your trees healthy by learning what soil is, how to identify healthy soil, ways to improve poor soil (most urban & suburban soil falls in this category), fertilizer use, and more.

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Avoid These Pruning Mistakes That Can Kill Your Trees

Protect the health and appearance of your trees by avoiding the most common pruning mistakes. It’s easy when you know the proper pruning techniques (including what NOT do to), the right tools to use, when to prune and why you’re doing it.

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The Many Surprising Benefits of Trees

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We all appreciate trees – in a distracted, not-really-noticing-them kind of way. But did you know they not only provide shade, they also have the same cooling effect as 10 air conditioners, make you feel 7 years younger, lower crime, prevent erosion and increase your property value? And that’s just the beginning!

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Is Lichen On Trees Harmful?

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Lichen commonly grows on trees in northeast Ohio. Find out what lichen is, why it’s on your tree, if it’s harming the tree and what to do about it.

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How to Properly Apply Mulch Around Your Trees

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Mulch is one of the least appreciated, but most important additions to the landscape, with many benefits for trees and your landscape. Unfortunately, it’s often used incorrectly, leading to plant disease, damage and even death. Learn what mulch is, how to use it and what to avoid.

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6 Benefits of Winter Tree Pruning

winter pruning northeast ohio independent tree

It’s a common misconception that tree maintenance cannot be done during the winter months. In reality, winter and early spring are a perfect time for many tree care jobs, especially dormant pruning and tree removals.

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