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Can I Put A Screw Or Nail Into My Tree?

Hanging a birdhouse from a tree or building a treehouse requires nails or screws for its safety and integrity. Up Next: Tips For Safely Hanging A Swing From Your Tree But can you put a screw or nail safely into your tree? Yes, but there are some conditions. [...]

Help! My Tree Was Topped, Can It Be Saved?

Overzealous and poor tree pruning techniques like tree topping can severely damage a tree, negatively affecting its health. Topping is an unethical pruning technique that should never be used, as it indiscriminately cuts limbs, leaving the tree susceptible to problems like: [...]

What Is Wrong With My Tree? Aphids

Aphids Are Small, Sap-Sucking Insects Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that feed on plants’ sap using their long, slender mouths to pierce stems, leaves, and other tender plant parts. Aphids have pear-shaped bodies with long legs and antennae that may be green, yellow, brown, red, or black, depending on the [...]

Help! My Tree Isn’t Blooming!

Spring means blooming trees, bringing a wash of beautiful green to our daily lives. But when our trees fail to bloom and bring those gorgeous buds, there is understandable disappointment. Is it something you did? Up Next: 4 Tips For Buying High-Quality, Nutrient-Rich Compost Not necessarily. There are many possible [...]

3 Signs Your Trees Need Deep Root Fertilization

Deep root fertilization is an excellent way to ensure that your trees get the nutrients they need when they need them. Unlike pellet or stake fertilization, deep root fertilization is much more accurate, with even dosing. The target tree will also absorb the nutrients faster, and there is no risk [...]