Tree & Landscape Care
How Dead Trees Benefit Wildlife [Even on Your Own Property!]
Learn how dead trees support the environment, safety considerations, and what to do with a dead tree on your property to help wildlife (removal may not be the only or best option!).
Read MoreHow to Tell if a Branch is Dead or Alive
Signs that indicate whether a branch or twig is dead or just dormant, why it’s important to know the difference, and what to do if it’s dead.
Read MoreIs Your Soil Healthy? How to Tell & Why it Matters
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.
Read MoreHow to Protect Trees During Construction
Proper tree protection during a construction project can save you thousands of dollars in tree repair, removal & health care after the project is finished.
Read MoreAvoid 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.
Read MoreThe Many Surprising Benefits of Trees
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!
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Tree & Planting Location For Your Northeast Ohio Landscape
As professional arborists called to tackle tree problems large and small, we’ve noticed something: most of the issues that we encounter stem from the wrong tree being in the wrong place. To help avoid this issue in the future, we’ve put together this guide to help you ensure that you are planting the RIGHT tree in the RIGHT place.
Read MoreIs Lichen On Trees Harmful?
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.
Read MoreHow to Properly Apply Mulch Around Your Trees
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.
Read More6 Benefits of Winter Tree Pruning
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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