Tree Care Tips
When to Fertilize Trees and Shrubs In New Jersey
What time of year is best for fertilizing trees and shrubs in New Jersey? Can you fertilize at other times of year? Does fertilizing at the wrong time harm a tree? And how do you know if a tree even needs to be fertilized? Get all the answers right here!
Read MoreHow Much Mulch Should You Use Around Trees? Mulch Volcano vs Donut
What’s the right amount mulch to use around trees? Should you pile it up to create a “mulch volcano”? Get answers to those questions and more in this article about how to properly mulch a tree – and why.
Read MoreAvoid Winter Salt Damage to Plants: 7 Simple Tips
Learn how to avoid winter salt damage (and even death) to deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. What you do this winter is critical.
Read MoreHow to Tell if Your Tree is Dangerous
There are many reasons why a tree can become dangerous. Learn how to inspect a potentially dangerous tree and evaluate the key defects that can make it a hazard to structures and people nearby.
Read MoreHow to Protect Trees & Shrubs From Deer Browsing
Without protection, your trees and shrubs will likely fall victim to deer browsing. Use these tips to prevent deer browsing damage, including deer-resistant plant choices, fencing options, repellents, and more.
Read MoreTree Staking: Yes or No?
Learn about whether, how, and why your newly-planted trees should be staked and when those stakes should be removed. (Hint: it may be sooner than you think.)
Read MoreDo Trees Really Need To Be Fertilized?
FAQs about tree fertilization, including why to fertilize, when, how, how often, what type of fertilizer to use, New Jersey fertilizer laws, and organic alternatives.
Read MoreIce-Covered Trees? What To Do [And What NOT To Do!]
When freezing rain leaves trees covered in ice, what should you do? Here’s what to do right away, what not to do, what to delay doing until later, and what do to before ice forms.
Read MoreWinter Tree Care Tips
Our top recommendations for winter tree care, including plant protection, preventing ice, snow, wind and salt damage, winter pruning, disease mitigation, and more.
Read MoreBenefits of Pruning Your Trees in Winter
Ever wonder whether you can (or should) prune your trees in winter? Does it damage them? Or is winter a good time for pruning? Find all the answers right here!
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